Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has issued a strong and unwavering statement, firmly asserting that only President Bola Tinubu and a higher authority possess the authority to revoke his directives.
These remarks come in response to widespread claims suggesting that the cost of cement would skyrocket to N9,000 if the government decides to pursue the construction of concrete roads.
Umahi vehemently refuted these allegations, categorizing them as unsubstantiated falsehoods. Furthermore, he suggested that these rumors are part of a concerted effort orchestrated by influential individuals within the construction industry, aiming to undermine his credibility.
Formerly the Governor of Ebonyi State, Umahi conveyed these sentiments during a crucial meeting with contractors representing all six geopolitical zones. The gathering convened at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on a Tuesday.
He stated, “This is my line of instructions and I will do whatever the president instructs me to do. He is the only one and God that can cancel my instructions; so don’t waste your time reporting me to anyone apart from these two.
“No matter the amount of blackmail and lies, it will not prevail.”