The House of Representatives on Thursday unveiled plans to investigate the utilisation of the sum of N33 billion approved for the reconstruction of the 125-kilometer Lambata-Lapai-Agaie-Bida road since 2018 without commensurate result.
The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon Mamudu Abdullahi, who expressed concern over the plight of motorists plying the route.
In his lead debate, Hon. Abdullahi observed that the reconstruction of the 125-kilometer Lambata-Lapai-Agaie-Bida road which links South-West to Northern Nigeria was approved by the Federal Government for the sum of N33 billion in 2018, and yet no significant progress has been made after three years.
“The House is aware that lack of progress on the reconstruction of the road project has brought about serious gridlock of tankers, trucks, and other articulated vehicles that ply the route as a result of its terrible state which is affecting access to medical facilities, quality education and is also leading to loss of lives and properties.
“The House is concerned that if the project is not fast-tracked to ensure timely completion, the state will continue to witness devastating effects on the social-economic development of the people of Lambata-Lapai-Agaie-Bida respectively.
To this end, the House urged Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to swiftly, in the interim, intervene in the failed sections of the roads.
In the bid to ensure timely completion of the project, the House mandated the joint Committees on Works and Appropriations to liaise with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to ensure the provision of more funds in the 2022 budget estimates for the execution of the road project.
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