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The motion was sponsored by Mpigi Barinada (PDP-Rivers).
Mr Barinada, earlier in his lead debate, said the decision of the government to seek alternative sources for funding critical national projects increased the stock of infrastructure.
This, he said, was to grow the nation through initiatives such as private sector partnership, SUKUK funds and the NNPCL Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme.
He said the 7km stretch of the federal government trunk A road, a major economic artery in the
Mr Barinada said despite spending huge fund on the project, such a critical national project, if abandoned, would bring untold hardship and neglect and exacerbate the suffering and pain of the people.
He said there was the need to consider the attendant loss of revenue that would have accrued to the government given the project's abandonment.
He said there was a presence of critical infrastructure and industries located along the road corridor, which includes two refineries, two petrochemical industries, an
According to him, consideration should be given to the detrimental effect of the abandoned road on the social and economic experience that has affected the well-being of the affected communities and the potential risks posed to human lives and the local economy.
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Other information to be provided include the current status of the contract and progress made thus far, challenges faced by the contractor in executing the project to avoid future delays.
They are also expected to provide information on measures to address the socio-economic impact of the abandoned road on the affected communities, plans, timelines, and strategies to ensure the completion of the project within a reasonable timeframe.
It also said the stakeholders thereafter would ensure the prioritisation of the
The ad-hoc committee has Abdul Ningi (PDP- Bauchi) as chairman, while
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