The exchange between Minister of Works Dave Umahi and Remi Oseni, Chair of the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), centers around disagreements on Umahi's focus on road project funding. Oseni criticized Umahi, claiming he was prioritizing funding discussions rather than addressing Nigeria’s urgent road infrastructure needs. Oseni expressed frustration, suggesting Umahi focused on awarding contracts without ensuring projects were executed effectively.
Umahi, in response, refrained from fully engaging with Oseni’s criticism, citing his respect for the National Assembly leadership. He defended his record, asserting that he has a track record of success and dismissed Oseni's comments, implying Oseni sounded more like a contractor representative, given his emphasis on issues like price variations which Umahi described as damaging to budget resources.