Umahi Secures €25m for Construction of 28 Priority Bridges in Nigeria

For Nigeria’s infrastructural growth, Minister of Works, David Umahi has successfully secured a €25m grant for the construction of 28 priority bridges across the country.

This move is part of the government’s efforts to attract international interventions from donor agencies and development partners to address infrastructural deficits and promote economic development.

During a recent meeting with a team of investors from the Netherlands, led by Nigerian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Oluremi Oliyide, Umahi finalized discussions to obtain the grant for the construction of the bridges.

The Minister expressed the government’s commitment to ensuring robust and equitable economic growth through increased partnerships and collaborations.

The construction of these priority bridges will not only improve the country’s infrastructure but also create job opportunities and boost the local economy.

The Minister assured the team of the government’s positive disposition towards accessing international interventions to address infrastructural deficits that have been inhibiting economic development in Nigeria.

This development comes at a time when the government is focusing on enhancing infrastructure to attract foreign investment and promote economic growth.

The construction of these bridges will not only improve transportation and connectivity but also enhance the country’s overall competitiveness.

The securing of the €25m grant for the construction of 28 priority bridges in Nigeria is a significant step towards the country’s infrastructural development and economic growth.

With the government’s commitment to attracting international interventions and the support of development partners, Nigeria is on the right track to achieving its development goals.