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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: AD-HOC COMMITTEE CONCLUDES SOUTH EAST REGION HOUSING PROJECT INSPECTIONS

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  In the relentless pursuit of transparency and affordable housing, the Ad-hoc committee, led by Chairman Bagos Dachung, has successfully completed its crucial mission. Their visit to Delta, Enugu, and Ebonyi states to inspect Federal Mortgage Bank-built houses stands as a pivotal step in their comprehensive investigation into the non-remittance of National Housing Funds. During this journey, Hon. Aliyu Mustapha Abdullahi, representing the Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency in Kaduna state, made a lasting impact. His impassioned presentation at the Delta State Government House highlighted the importance of their mission, emphasizing that affordable housing is a fundamental right. The inspections of these housing projects further underscored the committee's commitment to ensuring quality and affordability. These projects represent hope for countless Nigerians seeking decent shelter. The collaborative efforts of dedicated public servants like Hon. Abdullahi, Chairman Dachung, and the s

AD-HOC COMMITTEE UNCOVERS ALLEGED CONTRACT INFLATION IN ROAD PROJECT

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 In a compelling turn of events, the House of Representatives' Ad-hoc Committee has been conducting an exhaustive inquiry into the Ijebu-Igbo-Ita-Ibadan Road project, revealing shocking allegations of contract inflation. Led by Rt. Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori, this committee includes Hon. Aliyu Mustapha Abdullahi, representing Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency, Kaduna state, who has actively attended and participated in the meetings. DC Engineering Limited, the construction company entrusted with the road project, dropped a bombshell during these hearings, accusing officials of the Federal Ministry of Works, particularly under the tenure of former Minister Babatunde Fashola, of inflating the contract cost from an initial N9.8 billion to an astounding N54.3 billion. This revelation brings into focus a project that had been mired in controversy and delays for over five years. Originally slated for completion within two years, the project's progress was hampered by a slow release of