Benin-Agbor-Asaba gridlock: Contractor failed to meet obligations – Sunday Dare
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has attributed the prolonged gridlock and deteriorating condition of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba expressway to the failure of the contractor handling the project to meet its obligations. Speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday while reacting to the traffic crisis on the major highway, Dare […]
Benin-Agbor-Asaba expressway has been experiencing a prolonged gridlock and deteriorating condition, according to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare. On Wednesday, Dare spoke about the traffic crisis on the major highway and attributed it to the contractor's failure to meet their obligations.
The Federal Government is responsible for providing funding and identifying roads needing intervention, while contractors should carry out the work in line with agreed standards. The highway has been congested for nearly two weeks, causing significant disruptions for motorists, commuters, and businesses moving between Edo and Delta states.
The road's worsening condition has led to delays for those transporting perishable goods and affecting travel between Benin City, Agbor, and Asaba. Dare emphasized that the government's response, led by Minister of Works David Umahi, demonstrated a willingness to address infrastructure challenges promptly. Umahi inspected the affected road, apologized to commuters, and directed steps towards its reconstruction, stating that temporary fixes were insufficient.
However, Dare cautioned against generalizing the crisis as a reflection of the Federal Government's overall performance on road infrastructure across the country, describing it as an isolated failure.
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