Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yayaha Inuwa, has said that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has the passion and capacity to address the problems of road infrastructure in the country.

The governor, who spoke after a meeting with the minister in Abuja, last Friday, said he was confident that the country would overcome its infrastructure challenges very soon.

His words: “The minister is somebody that has the passion to see that Nigeria goes out of these challenges of infrastructure and economy. I came to discuss issues in my own state especially the North East. He has already given a positive answer to the issues.  Our meeting is in affirmative and positive and I hope that very soon we shall overcome the problem of infrastructure in this country. I believe he has the passion and capacity, and will be able to deliver on the needs of Nigeria. We are encouraging him and he is encouraging us to ensure that Nigeria is out of the problems and I have got a positive assurance from him.”

Earlier, Umahi congratulated the governor on his successful re-election as governor of Gombe State and for emerging as the Chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum.

“I congratulate you for your successful re-election as governor of Gombe State and your emergence as Chairman Northern Governors’ Forum. I know you will bring to bear your wealth of experience and knowledge in tackling the developmental challenges not only in your State but also in North East,” he said.

The minister stated that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration was on course, stressing that it was bringing on board lasting solution to the accumulated developmental challenges in Nigeria.

“The new policies on road construction and rehabilitation are robust and enduring. The scope of intervention by Mr. President is holistic, and palliatives are underway to cater for the critical parts of our road infrastructure that need emergency attention,” he said.