Lawmaker Seeks States, FG’s Collaboration On Roads Construction

A Lagos State lawmaker, Mr Rotimi Olowo, has advised the Federal Government to collaborate with the states, to enhance effectiveness in road construction and maintenance.

Olowo said in Lagos that the government should explore both human and technical capacity of the states to ensure that the network of road projects fared better.

Olowo, the Chairman House Committee on Works and Infrastructure in the state House of Assembly, urged the government to delegate more responsibilities to the states in road construction.

“Nigeria is a federating state and if the government should partner with the states, it is going to be a win, win situation.

“We want service delivery, there is nothing the Federal government is doing that states cannot do.

“Why not call the states’ ministries of works to have a bilateral meeting with the minister of works and all the core agencies and work together.

The cleric said that Nigerians should continue to pray for the nation and the leaders,saying this was in line with Biblical injunction.

He advised Christians to always  live in peace and harmony with one another, to enhance citizens’ prosperity.

“I want to advise all Christians to show love to one another and always live in peace and harmony, which is what Jesus stood for during his life time”, he said.

Odukoya, however, prayed for the nation’s continuous prosperity and peaceful coexistence.