David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has announced that the Federal Government intends to address the issue of flooding along the Abuja-Lokoja highway by constructing a flyover.
Umahi made this announcement while conducting an inspection of the ongoing construction activities on the Abuja-Lokoja road. This inspection occurred just a day after he assumed office.
Accompanied by Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and several directors from the ministry, Umahi visited various work sites along the road.
Umahi said, “We have seen the area that always gets flooded at the Koton Karfe section, and the only solution to it is to do a flyover on it to fly above the flood level. That will really work because it is about 1.6 kilometers which will take five flyovers, you know, multiplied by two.
“So we are going to be making a proposal and submit it to Mr. President to give us his nod because we are looking for permanent solutions to our problems.”
Also speaking on the project, the Kogi governor commended the minister for choosing to visit the state as his first field assignment.
Bello said, “For Mr President to deploy the Honourable Minister a day after swearing- in to come and look into this particular problem is commendable. I think we can’t ask for more.
“The road is going to be designed in such a way that no matter the flooding that will ever come, our road will stand the test of time, and I thank you, sir.”
