The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has urged contractors to strictly adhere to project specifications, emphasizing that poor quality work remains a major factor in road failures across Nigeria.
Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, made this call last Thursday during the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders Engagement—a forum organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Works. He stressed the need for contractors to uphold professionalism and deliver quality projects that serve the interests of the public.
The lawmaker noted that while overloading contributes to road deterioration, the primary issue is the failure of contractors to comply with approved project designs.
Some road failures are not caused by overloading but by poor-quality work from some contractors. If roads are built to specification, maintenance costs across the country will be significantly reduced. Deviating from these standards leads to high maintenance expenses and deteriorating infrastructure,” he stated.
Oseni also commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, for granting Oyo State an unprecedented privilege by appointing lawmakers from the state as chairmen of both the House Committees on Works and FERMA.
He praised the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for his new approach to road infrastructure management, noting that visible improvements are already taking place nationwide.
We can all see a remarkable shift from the past in our road infrastructure. The reforms are taking shape, and we must leverage this opportunity to ensure the best outcomes for our state and the nation,” he added.
The APC chieftain further lauded President Bola Tinubu for implementing reforms that are gradually yielding positive results across all sectors.
“We have a President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who is committed to fixing Nigeria’s challenges. His approach to road infrastructure development is a testament to that commitment,” Oseni remarked.
