The Federal government has kick-started the process of securing road project sites across the country with the constitution of an Ad Hoc Ministerial Committee on Security of Highways Construction projects.

The Minister of Works, DAVID UMAHI, said it has become important for Nigerians to show patriotism by joining hands with security agencies to protect construction project sites across the country.   

The ad hoc committee comprises retired military and security personnel selected from the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force.

UMAHI, during an interaction with members of the Committee in Abuja disclosed that the retired personnel were chosen by their different Service Chiefs based on their track record and experience.

While he stressed that the Ministry was counting on them to bring security to various construction sites scattered all over the country, UMAHI urged the members of the Committee to demonstrate patriotism as individuals and as a group by putting the interest of the nation first in the discharge of the responsibility before them.

On the nature of the task before the Committee and the reason for setting it up, UMAHI emphasised that members are expected to work with the personnel of the Ministry at Zonal levels, pledging that all necessary assistance would be provided to ensure the success of their assignment.