HOW PRESIDENT TINUBUโS CONCRETE ROAD HELPED AVERT TRAGEDY IN DELTA AIRCRAFT INCIDENT
On Wednesday, June 10, a Nigerian aircraft developed problems while trying to land at Asaba Airport in Delta State. Unable to complete its landing at the airport, the aircraft eventually landed on a concrete road near Ogwashi-Uku.
What could have ended in tragedy is now a story of survival. All crew members on board escaped without injury.
As aviation authorities investigate the incident, many Nigerians have pointed to an important lesson: good infrastructure can make a difference when it matters most.
The road on which the aircraft landed provided a stable surface during a critical emergency. While roads are primarily built for vehicles, this incident points at the importance of investing in quality and durable infrastructure. It is how well-constructed roads can deliver value beyond their intended purpose and, in unexpected situations, contribute to safety and help avert disaster.
This is one of the reasons the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to promote the use of concrete pavement on major roads across the country. Concrete roads are designed to be stronger, more durable, and able to withstand heavy pressure over a long period.
In almost every parts of Nigeria, several road projects are being constructed or reconstructed using concrete technology under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Works led by Senator Engr. David Umahi.
The Asaba incident serves as a reminder that infrastructure is not just about transportation. Well-built roads support economic growth, improve connectivity, enhance safety, and in rare situations like this, can help prevent a bad situation from becoming a disaster.
Sometimes, the true value of quality infrastructure is seen when the unexpected happens.
Francis Nwaze, FIPMD
Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media)
June 11, 2026
I have been stuck on the road since 2pm and I am still on the road like this ๐ญ.
Everywhere just block for port harcourt, we have turned round no free road omo.
@benwhyzee I be eleme and guy ogoni people are the biggest loosers in this drama.
Wike did no major project for ogoni people.
Oya Sim no major thing too.
But dem de follow awa lida instead of to demand more
Ogoni and the rest place that hasnโt produced a governor are supporting another Ikwerre man same as Ijaw that Dey are snatching power from are all supporting Ikwerre man.
Is OK Chinda the man they told us will represent Rivers people? ๐
I no follow Una do RS politics
One day, Etche man go be Rivers State Governor.
E no go be this set of politicians sha, cos the ones way dey now, na very greedy set of people.
Them go rather fight you, bring you down, than see you be above them. Very shitty and evil behaviour..