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Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi Assumes Office as FCSC Permanent Secretary, Says Commission Will Grow Through Innovation
Joel Ajayi
The Permanent Secretary, Dr Emeka Vitalis Obi, has urged staff to maintain a positive mindset toward the Commission, noting that its challenges are not insurmountable. He also said that staff should not only think outside the box but also think differently to help the Commission overcome its challenges.
The new Permanent Secretary stated this during his first meeting with the Union and the Commission’s staff at FCSC AAPPSCOMMS Building in Abuja.
The Permanent Secretary, who was redeployed from the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources to the Commission, assumed the role from the former Permanent Secretary, Mr Ndiomu Ebiogeh Philip, who was also posted to the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, He said that wherever staff find themselves, they should make long-lasting, impactful changes, rather than merely adapting to the place.
According to him, as civil servants move from one MDA to another, it was necessary for them to contribute to the development of the organisation they found themselves. The PS, who commended the staff for their dedication despite limited resources, said staff should move beyond being part of the problem to be part of the solution.
The helmsman further noted that problems affecting the Commission are not unique to it, as various MDAs face their own challenges. He told the staff to focus on solutions rather than problems.
He asserts that the Commission should not be a baby seeking sympathy and empathy, but rather an organisation that is highly innovative and an intellectual think tank churning out solutions through intrinsic thinking to change the current narrative within the Commission. He disclosed that the Commission’s leadership has the intellectual capital to turn things around.
Listening earlier to the comments, complaints and challenges from staff and union, the PS said the Commission was one of the 14 Executive body found in the constitution with empowerment mandates to carry out its statutory duties. He said the Commission needs funding to deliver its duties, and staff also need funding to perform. He disclosed that reversing the challenges staff mentioned would be gradually handled within the available resources.
Recognizing the harrowing experiences FCSC Sport Team faced at FEPSGA event in Adamawa State in November, Obi solicited for the cooperation of the union and staff to resolve the situation. He stated that he has taken a mental note of the problem; and FCSC leadership alone cannot find solution to them without the collective support of the staff. He stated that his doors are always open to staff.
He assured staff that their welfare would be paramount, and issues of funding is being handled carefully for it not to be a problem for the Commission activities and staff welfare.
The meeting was attended by senior management staff, including the Director (Finance and Administration)-Mrs. Jumbo Obenachi Renner and Director (Promotion)-Mr. Lawal Dahiru Muhammed.
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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.
The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:
1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,
2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,
3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and
4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.
Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.
The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.
Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.
Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.
He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.
Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:
1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State
Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited
Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00
Length: 122 Kilometres
2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States
Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,
Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77
Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)
3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State
Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited
Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90
Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and
4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State
Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited
Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93
Length: 73 Kilometres
All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.
The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.
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