David Umahi has mentioned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the use of concrete for road constructions. He urges construction companies to learn from the ingenuity of Sermatech Nigeria Limited.

Sermatech is an indigenous road construction company currently handling a 28.6-kilometre stretch from Odukpani to Itu in the ongoing dualisation of the Odukpani/Itu/Ikot-Ekpene Road which cuts across Cross River and Akwa-Ibom states.

The Lagos minister of works accompanied by  Managing Director Mr. Isioma Eziahi, his Project Manager, Dr. Joe Ukpata, and Site Engineer, Iheanacho Chibieze has visited the ongoing road dualisation exercise handled by the company from the power plant section in Odukpani, Cross River to Oku Iboku, in Akwa Ibom State, said he was pleased with the project.

After the inspection, Umahi said: “This is an indigenous contractor and we are very proud of what he is doing. I want more indigenous contractors to come and learn from Sermatech.

“I understand we owe you some money, I will ask my people to pay you immediately. I urge you to stick to the standard technical aspect of this construction work. Allow for 60 days of consolidation through vehicular movement.

“We are gradually moving to a new era of concrete roads in the country, which is tagged: Renewed Hope Reinforced Concrete Agenda. This idea is that of President Bola Tinubu and we are going to enforce it.”