***summons agency’s leadership
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
KOGI State House of Assembly on Tuesday stepped down the 2026 Budget Proposal of Kogi State Road Maintenance Agency (KOGROMA), pending further clarifications from the agency’s leadership
Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Works and Member Representing Omala State Constituency, Hon. Umar Yahaya, announced this during the budget defence session of the Ministry of Works on Tuesday at the Assembly Complex in Lokoja.
He revealed that the decision was informed by array of concerns by the Legislators over transparency in the execution of on-going road projects under the first phase of the current administration’s intervention programme.
The Committee Chairman, stated that although the Supervising Commissioner had tendered apologies and pledged to review contentious projects, the committee would require direct engagement with the agency’s leadership.
“We are going to invite the MD and possibly the GM for specific technical questions on some of the on-going projects under the phase one programme covering eight Local Governments with 10 kilometers each.”
Hon. Yahaya (APC-Omala) noted that his constituency, Omala, was among the benefiting communities in Kogi East, where asphalt overlay works are currently on-going.
The Lawmaker reiterated the House resolve that the committee would only proceed with consideration of the agency’s budget after receiving satisfactory explanations from the Managing Director and other key officials of KOGROMA.
The Committee Chairman expressed appreciation to all contributors present at the Budget Defence, saying that accountability remains central to good governance.
“I want to sincerely appreciate every contributor because this is what we need. Governance is all about accountability.”
Hon. Yahaya acknowledged the observations raised by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders, adding that clarifications would be provided where necessary.
“We don’t want to go back to the issues raised because the observation has been made. If further clarification is required, it will be provided accordingly,” he said.
He appreciated the Technical aides of the Ministry of Works and the CSOs for their inputs. (Ends)