The Federal Government has approved funding for 260 roads, designated as palliative projects across the country.
This announcement came during a joint inspection carried out by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, at the site of a collapsed bridge in the State capital, at the New Artisan end of the Port Harcourt – Enugu expressway, on Thursday.
It was the second inspection visit to the collapsed bridge, by both the Governor and the Minister since the highway failed.
This time, the Works Minister, Umahi disclosed that President Bola Tinubu, through the recently signed 2023 supplementary appropriation, has provided a mandate for the immediate commencement of work on the bridge and other federal roads in Enugu State that require attention.
Umahi emphasized that palliative measures on the bridge would begin immediately, and within the next ten days, the bridge would be reinforced and reopened for public use.
Governor Peter Mbah, on his part, expressed confidence in the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the state’s road maintenance needs.