Monday, March, 23 2026 - The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned that parking fuel tankers and heavy-duty vehicles on newly constructed roads threatens the durability and lifespan of critical infrastructure.
During an inspection of the Aleto Bridge project in Rivers
State, Umahi said, “Yesterday, I saw fuel tankers parked on the completed road.
No road is designed for static loads; they’ll destroy it.”
A statement by his media aide, Francis Nwaze, noted the
minister’s concern that such carelessness could endanger a project costing over
₦230 billion—₦156 billion for phase one and ₦83 billion for phase two.
While stressing the need to protect public property, Umahi
commended the contractor, RCC, for the pace and quality of work and praised
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ensuring alternative funding after NNPC’s
support ended in August 2025.
The Aleto Bridge, incorporating modern technology, is
expected to be completed by August 2026. Umahi also announced a mentorship
programme to integrate young engineers into the project, urging Nigerians to
safeguard public infrastructure.
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