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Federal Government Guarantees Completion of All Ongoing Road Projects with New N6.2 Trillion Funding
The Nigerian Federal Government has committed to ensuring that all current road projects will be completed, regardless of whether they were inherited from previous administrations or are newly initiated.
This assurance was provided by the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, during an interactive session held over the weekend in Abuja. The session was with the Senate Committee on Appropriations, led by Senator Solomon Ademola (APC Ogun West).
At the meeting, Bagudu discussed the National Assembly’s recent approval of a supplementary appropriation of N6.2 trillion for the 2024 budget, a request made by President Bola Tinubu.
This supplementary funding aims to address ongoing infrastructural needs and ensure that none of the road projects will be left unfinished.
Addressing concerns from committee members about the status of various deplorable roads and incomplete projects in their constituencies, Bagudu assured them that the Federal Government remains committed to completing all ongoing roadworks.
He emphasized that the government is not prioritizing innovative projects at the expense of existing road projects. Instead, he reassured that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will continue to review and approve financial resources for road projects as funds become available.
While Bagudu did not provide a detailed breakdown of the supplementary appropriation, he did offer a sectoral overview. This includes the allocation of N3.2 trillion to the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Projects and an additional N3 trillion increase in the recurrent budget component.
Bagudu acknowledged that previous under-investment in infrastructure had been a significant issue, impacting the country’s development. He praised President Tinubu for his decisive action to address this deficit by securing funding for major projects such as the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, the Sokoto-Badagry highway, and the Trans-Sahara highway.
These projects are expected to boost economic activities and enhance the nation’s revenue, leading to substantial economic transformation and improvements in the country’s infrastructure.
Senator Solomon Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, expressed confidence in the government’s ability to finance the 2024 budget.
He requested that the minister provide a detailed breakdown of the N6.2 trillion approval to the committee as soon as possible to ensure transparency and effective oversight.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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