Goronyo, NBA President Explore Partnership for Infrastructure Delivery<\/p>\n
The Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Goronyo, has called for stronger collaboration between the Ministry and the legal profession to support effective infrastructure delivery in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Goronyo made the call Thursday when he received the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, and members of her delegation in his office in Abuja<\/p>\n
The Minister described the visit as an important step towards strengthening the relationship between the Ministry and the NBA, particularly in the areas of legal support, infrastructure contracts, dispute resolution and implementation of major road projects.<\/p>\n
He congratulated Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya on her assumption of office as NBA President and urged her to use her tenure to promote unity within the legal profession, including reaching out to those who contested against her. He also encouraged her to draw on the wisdom and experience of senior members of the Bar.<\/p>\n
Goronyo stated that the Ministry would be willing to partner with the NBA in areas where legal expertise could contribute to successful delivery of infrastructure projects, noting that the Ministry’s activities are closely linked to the legal profession.<\/p>\n
“There is no contract that can be awarded without an agreement, and there cannot be an agreement without the possibility of disputes. We therefore need to leverage our relationship and ensure that we utilise what we have so that together we can build a prosperous nation,” he said.<\/p>\n
Gotonyo stated further that the Ministry, under the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, is committed to supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through the development and rehabilitation of critical road infrastructure across the country.<\/p>\n
He highlighted major projects under the Federal Government’s infrastructure programme, including the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-
\nGombe-Maiduguri corridor, noting that the projects are designed to improve connectivity and facilitate economic activities.<\/p>\n
He stressed the importance of adequate road infrastructure to national development, adding that improved roads would support agriculture, trade, security and transportation.<\/p>\n
Goronyo assured the NBA President that the Ministry would examine concerns raised regarding the road and drainage infrastructure around the NBA Secretariat and consider appropriate technical assessment.<\/p>\n
Earlier, the Director of Legal Services, Federal Ministry of Works, Princess Frank Chukuani, welcomed the NBA delegation and noted that infrastructure development could not be effectively achieved without a strong legal framework. She said the Ministry’s Legal Department plays an important role in ensuring that contracts and other activities are properly guided by law.<\/p>\n
In her remarks, Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya commended the Federal Ministry of Works for its efforts towards improving Nigeria’s road infrastructure, saying the NBA had observed ongoing construction and rehabilitation works in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n
She noted that roads are critical gateways to economic growth and expressed the Association’s willingness to partner with the Ministry in areas where legal expertise could contribute to effective delivery of projects.<\/p>\n
The NBA President identified contract review, legal advisory services, capacity development, alternative dispute resolution and arbitration as areas where the Association\u00b9 could support the Ministry, adding that construction arbitration is increasingly important in the infrastructure sector.<\/p>\n
“We are ready to offer our partnership and our expertise when called upon to do so, including reviewing contracts and developing knowledge in these areas,” she said.<\/p>\n
Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya also proposed collaboration on capacity-building initiatives, particularly in construction arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, to help reduce prolonged disputes and contribute to timely completion of projects.<\/p>\n
She further appealed to the Ministry to consider the condition of the road leading to the NBA Secretariat, as well as the drainage challenges affecting the area.<\/p>\n
Responding, Goronyo assured the NBA President that the Ministry would look into the concerns and take necessary steps for technical assessment.<\/p>\n
The NBA President also presented a gift to the Minister as a gesture of goodwill and appreciation.<\/p>\n
Goronyo expressed appreciation to the NBA President and her delegation for the visit, stressing that stronger cooperation between the legal profession and the Ministry would contribute to successful implementation of infrastructure projects and overall national development.<\/p>\n
The statement was signed by Abdullahi Mohammed, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State for Works.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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