FERMA commences ‘Operation Free Our Roads’ nationwide

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) said it has commenced ‘Operation Free our Roads’ initiative nationwide. 

The Managing Director/CEO, Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, who disclosed this at the Agency’s Headquarters, Abuja, said the move was in line with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Engr. Agbasi revealed that under this administration, about 286 capital, recurrent and direct Labour works that are within FERMA’s scope of works have been completed across the six geopolitical zones, and approximately 22,800 direct and indirect jobs were created which has improved the quality of lives of the benefiting youths along the abutting road corridors and various communities. 

A statement from FERMA’s Director (Information/PR), Maryam M. Sanusi (Mrs.), said according to Engr. Agbasi, the “operation free our roads” is a joint initiative between the Federal Ministry of Works and FERMA as part of government’s efforts to put citizens first by fixing the roads, especially during this rainy season and assured that all the directors and engineers of FERMA are fully involved.

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The projects executed under the different intervention of the Agency’s programme according to the MD, include patching of potholes, pavement strengthening, repairs of failed sections, limited rehabilitation, bridge/culverts construction and general maintenance.

The MD said the projects reflect the commitment to supporting the President’s agenda by improving the nation’s infrastructure, thereby fostering economic growth and development. 

“We urge all Nigerians to be patient and support the present administration’s efforts in the road sector development. FERMA remains dedicated to transparency and accountability in all our operations, and we will continue to update the public on our progress, aspirations and challenges, “ the statement said.