Minister Of Works, David Umahi, Has Said He Will Resign If The Ongoing Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road Project Fails Any Quality Assessment And Is Proven To Be Substandard.

Umahi Made The Declaration On Wednesday During His Budget Defence Before A Joint Session Of The National Assembly, Stating That He Is Prepared For The Project To Undergo Independent Testing.

According To Reports, Lawmakers Raised Concerns During The Session Over The Award Of A Section Of The Project To A Company Some Legislators Described As Relatively Unknown And Previously Linked To Generator Sales.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Representing Edo North, Questioned Why The Contract Was Withdrawn From An Established Construction Firm And Awarded To Another Company Not Widely Recognised For Road Construction.

In Response, Umahi Dismissed The Concerns About The Contractor’s Background, Insisting That The Quality Of Work Should Be The Primary Consideration.

“I’m Just Hearing About Maikano For The First Time. Whether They Are Selling Goats Or Cows, They Are Doing Well,” He Said.

“I Am Satisfied With The Quality Of Work On The Abuja–Kaduna Stretch, And I Challenge You To An Inspection. Bring The Best Of Your Concrete Testers. If You Test It And It Fails, I Will Throw In The Towel.”