FG Reiterates Commitment to Addressing Infrastructural Decay

The Federal Government on Thursday gave assurance that it would do everything possible to address infrastructural decay which had hindered sustainable growth of the country`s economy over the years.

Mr. Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, gave the assurance in Abuja when he met with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund, (IMF), a statement said.

The statement was issued by Mr. Timothy Oyedeji, Director of Press in the minister`s office.

It said that Alhaji Mustapha Shehuri, the Minister of State, Power, Works and Housing, represented Fashola at the meeting.

“Nigeria, with a population of over 160 million, is seriously challenged by the lack of infrastructure due to endemic corruption.

“Government intends to tackle this rot in the power sector through a holistic approach as contained in the recently unveiled Road Map to Power,’’ the statement quoted the minister as saying.