Minister of Works, David Umahi has warned that he will flush out “elements within” frustrating the Federal Government’s plans to adopt the shift towards concrete pavement policy for road constructions across the country.

Addressing journalists after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revamp Nigeria’s road infrastructure, noting that he has gotten Mr President’s approval on crucial requests, as well as issued a 14-day ultimatum to contractors to adopt the use of concrete pavement on the sidelines.

Our Correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Minister who maintained that roads built with reinforced concrete last longer, requires low maintenance and positively impacts on the economy, urged contractors to guarantee the durability of asphalt projects for at least 15 years and obtain written assurances from reputable insurance companies.

Minister however warned contractors to comply with the extant laws on road projects, ensure construction of durable roads across the country, or risks contracts revoked.

According to him, the President also gave approval for consultants, engineers and a task force to be on every site from Lokoja to Benin, Warri, Cross River and other parts of Nigeria to monitor the progress and quality of construction being carried out by contractors.