- The president has recently approved a new fund named the 'Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund'
- FERMA is assuring Nigerians that FG would fix bad federal roads
- Three federal roads are being repaired, and more will be fixed according to FERMA
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has assured Nigerians that the federal government intends to fix the damaged federal roads in the country.
Festus Okafor, the Federal Road Maintenance Engineer in charge of Abia State, mentioned on Thursday, June 21, while touring the affected road with newsmen that more federal roads will receive attention as more funds come in.
According to Okafor, FERMA is already repairing three federal roads in Abia State.
He mentioned that the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda," which aims to reduce stress for state commuters and drivers.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu approved a new fund named the "Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund” on Monday, March 25, to promote efficient infrastructure development in all of the vital industries which includes transportation, agriculture, healthcare, ports, aviation, energy, and education.
FERMA to sign MoU with Lagos State Government to fix some bad roads
Relatedly, during Chukwuemeka Agbasi, the Managing Director of FERMA's recent visit to Lagos, he mentioned that the agency plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lagos State Government to fix some bad sections of the Federal road.
He mentioned that the drainage issue in the Moshalasi neighbourhood of Agege Motor Road, Mushin, would be addressed by FERMA and the Lagos Waste Management Agency (LAWMA).
FERMA's director promises to fix bad roads
FERMA's director, who made several site visits during the working tour, promised drivers that the road, which had a severe impact on transportation and businesses, would be fixed.
“We saw the drainage problem in Mushin. We have been able to assess what the problem is, which is primarily blocked drainage. We were also able to offer solutions where we felt that closer collaboration would be needed with the Lagos State Environmental Agency,”
“We are looking at having an MoU with them, with clearly defined outcomes on what each party will be responsible for. The MoU will commit the different parties to different tangible outcomes,” Agbasi stated.
Federal Government reacts to New York Times report on Nigeria's economy
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the report done by the New York Times publication, which analysed Nigeria's dire socio-economic conditions, provoked the Federal Government but impressed the citizens.
According to the report, Nigerians were experiencing the worst economic crisis in decades, with prices of food, medicine, and petrol too high for many to afford, and the government making it difficult for businesses operate.