Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release more funds for infrastructural projects.

Umahi said Tinubu should discountenance critics and release more funds for the execution of projects.

He made the appeal during the official commissioning of the Deep Sea Port Access Road in Lagos on Thursday.

The Minister said the project has been endorsed by international financiers and they described it as undervalued.

According to Umahi: “I want to assure you, sir, that the international financiers have given you kudos because they say the project is even undervalued.

“Sir, don’t listen to people. Give us more money; we will deliver all these projects, sir. We will deliver.”

Umahi also highlighted the complexities in the construction of the Deep Sea Port Access Road in Lagos.

He faulted those demanding to know the cost of the project because they feel it’s inflated and corruption is involved.

“When people gather counsel without knowledge… Your Excellency, I am a Fellow of the Society of Engineers, and I understand the figures; I understand this work.

“I want to thank you for commissioning the first 30km, and I reassure you that this first section will be completed by December. We shall toll it, and Section 2 will also be close to completion. I commend the contractor very highly,” he added.