Umahi orders concessionaire to quit Benin-Asaba road over poor work
Works Minister David Umahi has ordered the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba road to quit due to poor work, citing public disorder concerns. Get the Read More: https://punchng.com/umahi-orders-concessionaire-to-quit-benin-asaba-road-over-poor-work/
The Federal Government has urged the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) to permit the agency to engage a more capable contractor for the completion of the road project. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the request during a stakeholders' meeting on Wednesday, citing the BAECC's inadequate technical skills and workforce as the reason for the project's delay.
He urged the concessionaire to submit a written request to the Federal Government for approval to terminate their contract, emphasizing that the current state of the road is a "total waste of resources." Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, further criticized the project's progress, stating that 16 months have passed without any significant improvements, and urged the minister to take immediate action to alleviate the hardships faced by motorists using the road.
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