…Directs FERMA to carry out emergency repairs on failed sections
By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — The Senate has urged the Federal Government to direct the Federal Ministry of Works to re-award the contract for the reconstruction of the Bauchi-Ningi Federal Highway, citing the road’s deteriorated condition and its importance as a major link between the North-East and North-West.
The upper chamber also called on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to immediately undertake emergency palliative repairs on the failed sections of the highway pending its full rehabilitation.
In addition, the Senate urged the Ministry of Works to commence the immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Bauchi-Ningi Federal Highway, describing the project as a matter of urgent national importance.
