LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY: FG Sets Record Straight, Says No Contract Awarded Yet To HITECH

Senator Engr Nweze Dave Umahi MON
Honourable Minister
Works Ministry

"The Ministry has not Awarded any such Contract nor has signed any such Contract Agreement with any company in this regard." Lere-Adams.

"The FG has only recently opened a maiden discussion with the Engineering company- HITECH on this project, a second meeting is being considered to further access the possibility of the project being handled by them."

The Federal Ministry of Works has reacted to reports in certain section of the media (nairametrics.com) crediting a statement to H.E, Sen. Engr. David Nweze Umahi, the Hon. Minister of Works with the caption; "FG Awards LAGOS -CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY TO HITECH".

The Ministry, in a statement issued and signed by the Director, Information (Press and Public Relations Unit), Blessing Lere-Adams (Mrs) described the information and report as "totally untrue and misleading."

"The general public is to please note and be well guided and for the RECORDS. The FG has only recently opened a maiden  discussion with the Engineering company- HITECH on this project, a  second meeting is being considered to further access the the possibility of the project being handled by them. 

"The Ministry has not Awarded any such Contract nor has signed any such Contract Agreement with any company in this regard." The statement read.

Lere-Adams therefore advised that, "To this effect, media organizations are to please ensure their facts are duely authenticated with the Federal Ministry of Works before putting out incorrect information to the public.

"Let's be more thorough in our journalistic activities as the Ministry appreciates as always the cordial and positive reportage of the Ministry's Policies and Programs." The Director, Press and Public Relations Department cautioned.