The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed all Federal Controllers of Works to dismantle all speed calming devices/measures (speed breakers or bumps) on federal highways in their respective states.

Umahi issued the directive during the opening of a two-day retreat organized for highways engineers and management staff of the works ministry.

Held in Abuja, the retreat was themed, “Ensuring Delivery of Mr President’s Agenda on Road Infrastructural Development.”

According to Umahi, although there was nothing wrong with installing such bumps, there should be approval and standard designs and specifications to guide such efforts.

The directive contained in a press statement read: “The minister has directed the enforcement of speed bumps removal nationwide in compliance with the directive of the National Assembly as well as stoppage of use of road shoulders for trading and drying wares.

“He directed all Federal Controllers of Works to dismantle all speed calming devices/measures (speed breakers or bumps) on federal highways in their respective states, and going forward there should be approval and standard design and specifications guiding such endeavours.”

Umahi also stressed that a robust road network is essential for achieving food security, eradicating poverty, improving security, fostering economic growth, and creating jobs.