The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has revealed that the government needs 35 billion dollars to kick start the construction of concrete roads nationwide.

He also stated that the moribund Ajaokuta steel company will provide 16 percent of the steel material needed for the construction of Nigeria’s roads in concrete pavement.

This far-reaching resolution was the crux of discussion when the works minister met with the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaib Audu, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

The Chief Press Secretary to the minister, Orji Uchenna, in a statement said, the meeting underscored the imperative of coordination, cooperation, and coherence in the execution of the Federal Government’s action plans for national development.