Senator Ovie Omo Agege of All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central has assured that the Federal Government has concluded plans to undertake major works on the Warri- Benin Expresss Way beacuse of its very important national corridor.
Omo- Agege disclosed this after a meeting with the Minister for Works, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), on the deplorable state of the Warri-Benin expressway and its debilitating effects on the people and businesses operating in large parts of the Niger Delta.
In a release on Saturday, By his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, Omo agege commended the Minister’s responsiveness, understanding and assurances “on the need to urgently overcome the obvious and very serious challenges that the present state of the road poses to citizens, businesses, security and by implication, the national economy”.
The ranking Senator also appreciated the road users for their continuing patience amid the hardships arising from the poor state of the road adding that the federal government and other stakeholders will continue to work diligently together to ensure that work on the road is done unhindered and properly.
He said: “Following constructive and fruitful engagements between the Deputy President of the Senate (DSP), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the Minister for Works, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), on the deplorable state of the Warri-Benin expressway and its debilitating effects on our people and businesses operating in large parts of the Niger Delta, the Federal Ministry of Works is now finalising preparations to undertake major works on this very important national corridor.”
“It is necessary to thank our people once again sincerely for their continuing patience amidst the hardships arising from the poor state of the road. The DSP, the Honourable Minister and other leaders and stakeholders will continue to work diligently together to ensure that work on the road is done unhindered and properly. He feels their pains and humbly appeals to our people for more patience, as he will be constantly guided by their best interests and the greater good of the nation.”
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