Umahi Invites ICPC, EFCC To Investigate Road Projects

The Minister of Works, David Umahi,  receiving a Personality of the Year Award from Al-Jazeera Nigeria in Abuja, said he had invited  the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investigate road projects supervised by the Works Ministry in the country. 

The minister said that operations within his ministry are transparent, adding that there is nothing to hide.

The minister maintained that all road projects being handled by the ministry are open to independent scrutiny by anti-corruption agencies.

Umahi, therefore, declared that the works ministry had written the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to conduct independent investigations into federal road projects nationwide.

He asserted that the ICPC had already concluded part of its assignment and is currently reviewing procurement processes within the ministry, while the EFCC is expected to begin its investigation after the Sallah break.

The minister explained that the ministry’s costing system allows for a detailed breakdown of materials and construction processes.

He noted that the shift from asphalt to concrete roads, though initially resisted, was in the public interests, adding that poor road infrastructure restricts movement and economic activities.

Umahi expressed his appreciation to the media organization for the award, saying that it had documented his achievements.

Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of the platform, Williams Bassey, said the award followed a rigorous evaluation and peer review process.