Umahi calls for support to ensure Bodo-Bonny road project continues
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged stakeholders and local communities to back the re-election of President Bola Tinubu to ensure the completion of the Bodo-Bonny road’s second phase. Speaking at an award ceremony in Abuja, he highlighted the road’s impact on economic growth and national unity. Umahi emphasized that policy continuity is vital for long-term infrastructure projects like this one. Community leaders expressed gratitude for the project, noting it ends decades of neglect and opens new opportunities for the region.
TLDR
- David Umahi called on communities to support President Bola Tinubu for the project's continuity.
- The Bodo-Bonny road is described as a lifeline for commerce and a symbol of national cohesion.
- Phase II of the project has been approved, with preparations underway to begin work.
- Community leaders said the project marks the end of decades of neglect and reliance on waterways.
- The road is expected to boost economic opportunities and improve logistics for the oil and gas sector in the Niger Delta.
