Senator Adams Oshiomhole Accuses Works Minister David Umahi of Neglecting Edo‑Delta Federal Roads

David Umahi Adams Oshiomhle Edo Delta roads federal road neglect budget bias

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has publicly accused Works Minister David Umahi of neglecting key federal roads linking Edo and Delta states. He highlighted the poor condition of the Benin‑Warri, Benin‑Asaba, Benin‑Auchi and Auchi‑Okene routes, saying commuters face severe hardship.

Oshiomhole noted that despite the approval of roughly 20 new road projects in recent weeks, existing highways remain in terrible shape. He claimed the ministry has omitted budgetary allocations for these critical sections for the past three years, and that any intervention occurred only after President Bola Tinubu directed the use of tax‑credit arrangements. The senator urged the Senate to intervene and ensure a more equitable, nationally balanced approach to road infrastructure development.

He appealed to Senate leadership to guide the minister toward a broader national outlook, stressing that rehabilitating existing roads should precede the launch of new projects.

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Adams Oshiomhle · Adams Oshiomhole · Bola Tinubu · David Umahi · Department of State Services · Mike Okiro · Nigeria Police Force

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[● 4 SOURCES] Around 20 new road projects were approved in recent weeks despite the poor state of existing roads. dailyreport.ng · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · championnews.com.ng · chronicle.ng
[● 4 SOURCES] The Benin‑Warri, Benin‑Asaba, Benin‑Auchi and Auchi‑Okene federal roads are in terrible condition. dailyreport.ng · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · championnews.com.ng · chronicle.ng
[● 4 SOURCES] For the past three years the Ministry of Works failed to allocate budget for the Edo‑Delta road sections. dailyreport.ng · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · championnews.com.ng · chronicle.ng
[● 4 SOURCES] Interventions on the neglected roads occurred only after President Bola Tinubu directed the use of tax‑credit arrangements. dailyreport.ng · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · championnews.com.ng · chronicle.ng
[● 4 SOURCES] Oshiomhole urged the Senate to intervene and ensure equitable distribution of road infrastructure projects. dailyreport.ng · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · championnews.com.ng · chronicle.ng
[● 4 SOURCES] Senator Adams Oshiomhole accused Works Minister David Umahi of neglecting federal roads in Edo and Delta states. dailyreport.ng · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · championnews.com.ng · chronicle.ng