David Umahi, the minister of work, has come under fire from several contractors involved in Federal Ministry of Works projects.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, the contractors claimed in a statement that Umahi’s initial actions of touring states after taking office are proof that he is not the proper candidate for the position.
They warned the Minister sternly not to examine previously awarded contracts with the intention of granting them to other contractors, saying that doing so would simply stall President Bola Tinubu’s newly found optimism.
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Contractors claim that the ministry has made plans to alter contracts that have previously been granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under the pretence of review.
In the statement, Vitalis Chikwendu, speaking on behalf of his colleagues contractors, said Umahi was expected to speak with directors to learn the scope of the projects under the ministry’s control or supervision before deciding the best course of action.
Chikwendu said, “We are ready for him as he has no power to tamper with contracts duly approved by FEC.
“As I talk to you, the directors and other senior staff in the ministry are disenchanted because he is running the ministry like his personal business and has bragged that he would review even contracts awarded by the Federal Executive Council.
“One key sign that we are dealing with a wrong man for the job is his jumping from one state to the other pretending to be inspecting federal roads when in actual fact he has not gotten briefings on the state of even these roads.”
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Chinwendu also cautioned against the plans by the Minister’s handlers to designate special assistants for each of the 36 federation-wide states in order to maintain control.
“He is trying to frustrate some of us who have done work and have gone far with our projects. If not, why should the Minister refuse to treat files and ensure expeditious release of money so we can continue with the projects?
“We passionately appeal to Mr. President to urgently redeploy the minister and bring someone who has track records like a Fashola or Wike whose records of performances in their states are stellar; because it is clear that Umahi’s desires are at variance with the aspirations of the current administration,” he added.
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