Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has formally petitioned the Federal Ministry of Works over the exclusion of critical Borno State transit hubs from a multi-billion naira “legacy” road project.
In a letter addressed to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, dated February 11, 2026, the lawmaker raised concerns over what he called an “incomplete” design for the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road corridor.
Letter reads: “I write to draw your attention to a concern in the 2026 budget presentation where in page 8 (a) of your presentation under the 4 Legacy Projects of Renewed Hope Administration the road project from Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe terminates in Gombe without an inroad to Biu/Damboa/Maiduguri all in Borno State.
“The Hon Minister may recall that of the six states of the North East, Mr President won only in Borno State in the 2023 general elections which led to the Renewed Hope Administration and I therefore believe that Borno State should be the primary beneficiary.
“Moreso, Borno is still not part of the NNPCL FUNDED TAX CREDITS road projects. I therefore request for you intervention in coming to the aid of our failed and critical roads in Borno State.
“Thank you and please accept the assurances of my esteemed regards.”
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
