The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has said that President Bola Tinubu is determined to complete all projects embarked on by the current administration.

This is as the administration is set to commence construction work at the Ndibe Beach Crossing linking Ebonyi State and Cross River State.

Senator Umahi made the disclosure when he visited Ndibe Beach, Afikpo, alongside other staff of the Ministry to carry out the last phase of inspection for the Ndibe Beach Crossing construction.

The Minister assured the people of the area that the Ndibe Beach Crossing is part of the project that would benefit the people of Ebonyi and Cross River States.

Umahi urged the people to continue to support the administration of President Tinubu adding that the President remains committed to the development of the Southeast, especially the road infrastructure in the zone.

He noted that all is now set for the commencement of the project having secured all the necessary approvals and called on the people of the area to ensure the protection of lives and properties of those who would carry out the job in the area.

Reacting, the Leader of Ebonyi State House of Assembly and Member Representing Afikpo West State Constituency, Kingsley Ikoro commended the Minister for attracting the project for the people of Afikpo.

Enumerating some of the importance of the Beach Crossing linking Ebonyi and Cross River State, Ikoro maintained that the crossing would ensure economic growth, easy transportation of goods and services and open up the area for wider infrastructural development.

Ikoro described the project as a legacy project of the Renewed Hope Agenda administration of President Tinubu.

He noted that the people of Afikpo over the years had yearned for such a crossing to be constructed adding that the project would bring to an end, the risk faced by farmers while transporting their goods to the area.