I will resign if Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road project fails quality test – Umahi vows

Minister of Works, David Umahi, says he would resign if the ongoing Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road project fails quality test and is found to be substandard.

Umahi made this vow on Wednesday during budget defence before a joint session of the National Assembly, declaring readiness to subject the work to independent testing.

DAILY POST reports that several questions were raised during the session over the award of a section of the project to a company some legislators described as unknown and previously associated with generator sales.

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, demanded to know why the contract was taken from an established construction firm and awarded to another company, arguing that the company was not widely known in road construction.

Responding, Umahi dismissed concerns about the contractor’s background, insisting that the focus should be on the quality of work delivered rather than perceptions.

“I’m just hearing about Maikano for the first time. Whether they are selling goats or cows, they are doing well.

I am satisfied with the quality of work on the Abuja–Kaduna stretch, and I challenge you to an inspection.

“Bring the best of your concrete testers. If you test it and it fails, I will throw in the towel,” the minister said.