The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that the Federal Government has requested the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to audit and verify all federal road projects currently underway and those already finished across the nation.
Umahi shared this information on Thursday during the reopening of the Keffi Flyover, which had previously collapsed on July 4, 2025, after being struck and damaged by a trailer carrying an excavator.
The minister stated that bringing in the anti-corruption agencies is aimed at improving transparency, ensuring accountability, and boosting public trust in how federally funded infrastructure projects are carried out.
He remarked: “I want the public to know that I wrote to the ICPC and submitted all the projects undertaken by Mr President and the Ministry of Works from the very first day he assumed office.”
“We asked them to visit every state in the federation, including Abuja, to scrutinize and verify these projects and take whatever action they deem necessary. This is unprecedented. I informed Mr President publicly about it yesterday, and I am proud of this process.”
“We have also forwarded the same list to the EFCC. They have not fully deployed to the states yet. We are committed to transparency under President Bola Tinubu. I enjoy this job because I value hard work.”
Umahi also disclosed that President Tinubu has acknowledged the unpaid debts owed to contractors and has established a committee to examine and resolve these liabilities.
He assured contractors: “Please, no more protests. You will be paid. Before December 20, your payments will be processed.”
He added that the President’s swift approval of funds for the Keffi Flyover repair was remarkable, noting: “within 24 hours of briefing him, Mr President released the funds for this repair. It has never happened before.”
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