Tinubu has just demonstrated that he’s ready to work for a better Nigeria based on his ministerial appointments. The likes of Wale Edu (Finance Minister), Nyesom Wike (FCT minister) just to name a few. The president has demonstrated that he needs square pegs in Square holes.
As one who is into road construction myself, I took a keen interest in the works minister, in the person of Engineer Dave Umahi. The minister has shown he understands his onions when it comes to durable construction. His works in Ebonyi state proved it, for those who haven’t been there. I watched the minister’s interview on the technicalities involved in building roads that would last at least 25yr +, which will save the country billions of Naira in the long run. He emphasized on the importance of stone-based road construction. These types of roads withstand all manner of loads from heavy duty trucks, like those found in the developed countries.
I followed his analysis and his break down of what needs to be done to make our federal roads last long, which he outlined here: https://saharareporters.com/2023/09/07/nigerian-government-stops-road-projects-south-east-states-moves-review-contracts.

As I read through, I was impressed with the minister’s breakdown of layers involved in making a long lasting road…..from the sun-base, to binder course, to sub grade and it’s effective compaction, to the final laying out of asphalt. I encourage potential civil engineers to follow this minister on social media so as to learn a thing or two. He’s on twitter also.
The minister made me understand that we still import bitumen (sub standard ones) despite the fact that we’re blessed with its abundance in Ondo.

With these ministerial appointments by the president, I congratulate Nigerians in advance for the goodies we’re about to enjoy in the near term….a little patience is all it takes. Let’s put aside our political differences and support this president. If he succeeds, we all benefit and if he fails (which I doubt he will), we will make the necessary adjustments.

God bless the federal republic of Nigeria
God bless president Bola Ahmed Tinubu
God bless every Nigerian.

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People like the OP are the real patriot