FERMA: FOCUS MORE ON DIRECT LABOUR THAN CONTRACT, PERM SECRETARY WORKS TELLS VISITING TEAM ..... Assures of Support

Engr. Emeka Agbasi, presenting a souvenir to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Engr Adebiyi Olufunsho 

"The Ministry is working on the possibility of alternative sources of funding to mitigate the funding challenges being experienced by the Agency." Engr. Olufunsho, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works.


.... Calls on FERMA to do more of Direct Labour and less of Contract to be able to cover more grounds and save government resources.  



The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has received reassurance of support in delivering her mandate of effectively and efficiently monitoring and maintaining all Federal roads across the country.


Giving this words of assurance is the newly redeployed Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Engr. Adebiyi Olusesan Olufunso during the Agency’s briefing and interactive session with the Permanent Secretary, by the Managing Director/CEO of FERMA, Engr. Emeka Agbasi, FNSE, in the company of his Directors and Heads of Units, at the Federal Ministry of Works’ Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja. 


The visit took place on Thursday 16th January, 2025. 


The Permanent Secretary assured the visiting team from FERMA that he will work closely with the Management of FERMA as colleagues and to give them the sense of belonging. He urged them to work within the ambit of the laws, vowing to protect them if they abide by the public service rules and are diligent in discharging their responsibilities as civil servants. 

 

Engr. Olufunso, reiterated the need for FERMA to synergize with the Ministry to avoid duplication of responsibilities. He noted that retreats/seminars will be arranged often for staff especially the Engineers to enhance capacity building.


While adding that public offices need to be digitalized to enhance efficiency and information security, the Permanent Secretary cautioned that the Agency should be wary of troubled spots along the highways, urging them to work closely with the Security Agencies. 


Engr. Adebiyi Olusesan Olufunso noted that, "the Ministry is working on the possibility of alternative sources of funding to mitigate the funding challenges being experienced by the Agency. However, he called on FERMA to do more of Direct Labour and less of Contract to be able to cover more grounds and save government resources.    

  

He emphasized the need for FERMA to assiduously publicize its activities and achievements so that the general public will appreciate the efforts of government in addressing the road challenges. 

Earlier in his detailed presentation, the Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Emeka Agbasi, FNSE, enumerated the establishment, mandate, structure and operational Zones of FERMA, as well as its strategic objectives, achievements, funding profile, the next steps and challenges. 


This was contained in a statement issued and signed by 
Maryam M. Sanusi (Mrs.) 
Director, Information and Public Relations, FERMA.

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