The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for his high level of professionalism in delivering road projects across the country. NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, described Umahi as an "Infrastructure Bulldozer" after inspecting three federal roads in Ondo State. The roads inspected were Owo-Benin, Akure-Owo, and Ilesa roads, as part of NANS's Nationwide Federal Roads Project Tour.
The inspected roads are crucial to students, with thousands commuting along these routes daily. The routes serve students traveling to Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Afeez emphasized that the Ilesa Road is also important to commuters and students moving within the South-West, citing its condition as a concern in the group's assessment of federal road infrastructure in the region.
NANS aims to acknowledge commendable work and flag areas needing improvement, not just demand good roads. Afeez stated that as student leaders, their responsibility is to ensure that the voices of students are heard. The association praised Umahi for his commitment to road development nationwide and credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with prioritizing infrastructure and initiatives addressing student welfare.
The Nationwide Federal Roads Project Tour is part of NANS's efforts to assess the condition of federal roads across the country. The tour aims to identify areas that require urgent attention and commendable work. NANS's constructive intellectual engagement and accountability efforts seek to ensure that the government prioritizes infrastructure development.
The Owo-Benin road is a critical route for students and commuters, connecting Ondo State to Edo State. The Akure-Owo road serves as a major link between the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and other parts of the country. The Ilesa road is also a vital route for students and commuters moving within the South-West region.
NANS's commendation of Umahi's infrastructure delivery efforts reflects the positive impact of the Minister's work on students and commuters. The association's efforts to acknowledge commendable work and flag areas needing improvement demonstrate its commitment to ensuring that the voices of students are heard.
The collaboration between NANS and the Federal Government aims to prioritize infrastructure development and address student welfare. The association's pledge to pursue constructive intellectual engagement and accountability reflects its commitment to ensuring that the government prioritizes the needs of students and commuters.
Key points
- NANS commends Engr. David Umahi for his professionalism in delivering road projects nationwide.
- The association inspects three federal roads in Ondo State, including Owo-Benin, Akure-Owo, and Ilesa roads.
- NANS aims to acknowledge commendable work and flag areas needing improvement in infrastructure development.
