Roads: We ‘ll address allegations of lopsided projects spread, says Adebiyi, new Perm. Sec.

By Chris Ochayi

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Works, Engr. Olufunsho Olusesan Adebiyi has assumed duties with a promise to address the allegations of lopsidedness in the geopolitical spread of projects.

Engr. Adebiyi took over the affairs of the office from the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Yakubu Adams Kofarmata, on Tuesday, 17th December, 2024..

Speaking during the brief ceremony, Adebiyi applauded the outgoing for his excellent track record, while is office, noting that many of the Ministry’s staff have learnt alot from working with him.

He added that Kofarmata has always been there for the Staff of the Ministry day in, day out towards ensuring that the proper things were done.

While soliciting for equal or more dedication and cooperation, Adebiyi disclosed that the challenges facing the Ministry and the country, at large, are enormous, insisting that only when all hands are joined together, would they be tackled. According to him, “I want to assure you that I will do my best by the grace of God.

The challenges are enormous before us and I am sure that we would overcome them, together.”

He emphasised that one of the challenges being faced by the Ministry is the allegation of lopsidedness in the geopolitical spread of projects, stressing that one region will accuse the Ministry of not having as much as the others and the others would, likewise, do the same. Adebiyi assured that with God, the issues would be resolved, amiably.

The Permanent Secretary pleaded that “I want to appeal to all of us to ensure that we strive toward delivering on the mandate of Mr. President to provide critical road infrastructure, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

Engr. Adebiyi is being redeployed from the State House, while Kofarmata is reporting to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) for further posting.

In his remarks earlier, the outgoing Permanent Secretary commended the Management and Staf of the ministry for working with him, harmoniously, also appealed to them to extend the same to his successor to enable him to succeed in his new assignment.

He pleaded, “I beg of you, extend the same hands of cooperation, support and comradeship to him and I am sure you will never regret it.”