By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
The Federal Government has assured the motorists and the Public of its commitment to infrastructure development in the country.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Babangida Hussaini, stated that the Ministry was looking into all the issues of flooding on the nation’s roads
Speaking in the Ministry after receiving an interim report of on- the -spot assessment of the Abuja -Lokoja flash flood and the bridge in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Hussaini said all roads affected by flash floods are noted and are receiving required attention.
On the Abuja -Lokoja road,he said the flash flood at the weekend was caused by excessive rain and that as soon as the rain subsided , the flood receded, and the road has been opened to traffic since Saturday.
This was contained in statement signed and issued by in Abuja by Boade Akinola Director (Press and Public Relations).
The Permanent Secretary also noted that bridge in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State will receive prompt response, saying that the Jigawa State is diverting traffic to an alternative route .
“Repairs works has commenced on the bridge immediately,“.
He commended the state governments and the stakeholders for their efforts in supporting Mr. President’s commitment to road and infrastructure development.
He assured the Jigawa State Government of the Ministry’s technical support as at when needed. He said the professionals in the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing are always available to provide technical support to states in all the roads and bridges construction activities.
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