The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has announced that the Federal Government has mandated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to verify all ongoing and completed federal road projects across the country.
Umahi made the revelation on Thursday during the reopening of the Keffi Flyover in Nasarawa State, which collapsed on July 4, 2025, after being struck by a container-laden trailer carrying an excavator.
The minister said the decision aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the execution of government infrastructure projects.
“I love challenges. Let me tell the public that I wrote to ICPC and submitted all the projects under Mr. President and the Ministry of Works from the day he assumed office. We asked them to verify these projects across all states of the federation and Abuja and take appropriate decisions. This is the first of its kind. I also reported it to Mr. President publicly, and I am very happy doing this,” Umahi stated.
He added that the same list of projects has been sent to EFCC, which is yet to deploy teams to all states. “We are very transparent in what we are doing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I’m enjoying my work because I love hard work,” he said.
Umahi also addressed the issue of unpaid contractors, noting that President Tinubu has acknowledged the situation and is setting up a committee to review all outstanding debts. “Please, no more protests. You will be paid. Before the 20th of December, you’ll be paid. Can you imagine if this unfortunate incident had been delayed? Within 24 hours of briefing him, Mr. President released the funds for this repair. It’s unprecedented,” he added.
The minister commended CGC, the contractor responsible for the bridge repairs, for the quality of work and assured that the remaining balance due for the project would be settled promptly.
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