Nigeria Works Minister, Senator David Umahi, has said that the construction of a Flyover at Wurukum in Benue State, is President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s gift to Governor Hyacinth Alia for his commitment to infrastructural development of the state.
In a statement by Tersoo Kula, mnipr, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Umahi was quoted as saying “We are very pleased with your commitment to the people of Benue State, and your intervention on our federal roads.
“We keep saying that the federal government cannot construct all the federal roads. So, when I get to a state and a Governor is doing such intervention, it shows the love he has for his people. Governor Alia, we have seen a lot of what you are doing in Benue State.
“We have seen a demonstration of love and support from your people. We have seen the federal road you are intervening. And according to Mr. President, there is no road that is being used by the federal government. Everybody is in the federal government.
“Everybody that uses the road in Benue is for the good governance of the Benue people.
“So, we thank you very highly. Now, this project is moving from Makurdi to Ninth Mile in Enugu State; Benue State alone covered 260km by 2. That is 520km.
“When we talk about legacy projects, Your Excellency, there is no section in any state that is up to 520km. So, you really came in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. So, you are a lucky Governor.
“The cost is about $950. Roughly $1bn. This is being funded by the China Eximbank.
“So, Benue people have every cause to be grateful to God Almighty, and for the Love President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated for the State.
“This project alone is going to be a catalyst for the economic revolution in both Benue, Enugu State, and the entire regions. So, we really appreciate Mr. President.
“Your Excellency, Governor Alia, I want to thank you most sincerely. You have paid the compensation to those whose properties are affected by the construction work. This means you have paved the way for work to progress without hitches. This is very commendable. It shows your commitment for this project. It shows your support and love for Mr. President.
“This flyover was never in the plan and budget for this road. But it is a gift from Mr. President to Governor Hyacinth Alia. It is a gift he has asked me to give to you.
“Thank you again for the infrastructural development, especially the roads you are constructing and rehabilitating in the state. Thank you for caring for your people. Governance is tough but with the hand of God upon you, you are going to be remembered at the end of this journey”.
By Tersoo Kula, mnipr
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State.