The Minister of Works, David Umahi, criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his remarks about the cost and procurement of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project.<\/p>\n
The project, awarded to Gilbert Chagoury’s Hitech, has been a point of contention, with Atiku alleging that it lacked transparency and competitive bidding.<\/p>\n
Umahi, a former party chairman, governor, and senator, expressed disappointment in Atiku’s comments, stating that the former Vice President lacked an understanding of figures.<\/p>\n
He promised to address a world press conference in Lagos to provide detailed information on the project and its costs.<\/p>\n
The minister emphasized the President Bola Tinubu administration’s prudence and its efforts to bring down project costs.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted the economic benefits of the coastal road, which would connect the entire country and not just the South-South and South-West regions.<\/p>\n
Atiku, however, responded by challenging the Tinubu government to reveal the project’s cost.<\/p>\n
He accused the administration of responding with insults rather than addressing the concerns raised by the public.<\/p>\n
The former Vice President posed six questions to the administration, demanding transparency and clarity on the matter.<\/p>\n
This exchange between Umahi and Atiku highlights the importance of transparency and understanding in government projects.<\/p>\n
It also underscores the need for open dialogue and accurate information to ensure that the public is well-informed about the decisions made by their leaders.<\/p>\n
As the debate continues, Nigerians eagerly await further details on the coastal road project and the government’s response to Atiku’s questions.<\/p>\n
The outcome of this situation will undoubtedly have implications for the Tinubu administration’s credibility and the public’s trust in its ability to deliver on its promises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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