{"id":123060,"date":"2025-10-21T15:42:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=123060"},"modified":"2025-10-21T15:42:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:42:58","slug":"reps-summon-ferma-boss-over-poor-state-of-calabar-federal-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/reps-summon-ferma-boss-over-poor-state-of-calabar-federal-roads\/","title":{"rendered":"Reps Summon FERMA Boss Over Poor State of Calabar Federal Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By Tracy Moses<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee probing the abandonment of awarded federal road projects in Calabar and other parts of the South-South region has summoned the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Dr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, to appear before it and explain the deteriorating condition of the affected roads.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The summons was issued on Thursday during the Committee\u2019s maiden meeting, presided over by its Chairman, Hon. Billy Osawaru, after members expressed dissatisfaction with the submission made by a Director in the agency, Usman Mohammed, who stood in for the FERMA boss.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Lawmakers had grilled the FERMA representative on the agency\u2019s responsibilities, the status of contracts awarded in the region, and details of contractors blacklisted for non-performance, but his explanations failed to satisfy the panel.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Mohammed disclosed that FERMA had awarded 158 road projects in Cross River State between 2010 and 2025, with a cumulative contract value of \u20a616,922,442,940.21. He added that documents detailing the progress of the projects had been submitted to the Committee.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>However, unsatisfied with the presentation, the Committee resolved that the Managing Director must personally appear to provide detailed clarifications and furnish all supporting documents.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In his opening remarks, Hon. Osawaru reiterated the House\u2019s resolve to uphold transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the execution of public infrastructure projects.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He lamented the appalling state of federal roads in and around Calabar, describing them as an embarrassment and a major obstacle to socioeconomic growth in the region.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThese roads are not just transportation routes,\u201d Osawaru said. \u201cThey are critical arteries for trade, social interaction, and development. They connect communities, drive commerce, and support the federal government\u2019s vision for balanced infrastructural development.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The lawmaker regretted that, despite consistent budgetary allocations and repeated assurances from relevant authorities, many of the road projects remain abandoned or poorly executed.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThis unfortunate situation has inflicted untold hardship on citizens, stifled local economies, isolated communities, and eroded public trust in government promises,\u201d he stated. \u201cThat is why this Ad-hoc Committee was set up, to uncover the root causes, identify those responsible, and propose effective remedies.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Osawaru clarified that the Committee\u2019s objective is not to cast blame but to promote transparency, ensure accountability, and guarantee that public funds are used for the benefit of Nigerians.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He urged his colleagues to approach the task with integrity, patriotism, and a shared sense of purpose, stressing that their diligence would determine the credibility of the Committee\u2019s final report to the House and the Nigerian people.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Acknowledging the potential hurdles ahead, Osawaru mentioned that the Committee might face delays in obtaining critical documents, inconsistencies in project data, overlapping agency functions, and logistical challenges in visiting project sites. Nevertheless, he assured that the panel remains determined to carry out its mandate to the fullest.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cOur ultimate goal,\u201d he said, \u201cis to establish a new culture of accountability in public works\u2014one where contracts are fully executed, funds are judiciously managed, and citizens experience real value through safe, durable, and motorable roads. The people of Cross River and the South-South deserve nothing less.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He further emphasized that the Committee\u2019s work was a collaborative process, not an adversarial one, involving cooperation between the legislature, executive agencies, and other stakeholders to identify challenges and implement lasting solutions.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cOn behalf of the Committee,\u201d Osawaru concluded, \u201cI sincerely appreciate all who honoured our invitation. Your presence today reflects your commitment to national development. 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