Umahi Chides Benin-Asaba Road Concessionaire, to Arrest Contractors for Removing Asphalt
• Minister promises succour for users of Nigeria’s highways Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Minister of Works, David Umahi, has chided the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Highway over the slow pace
Minister David Umahi has criticized the concessionaire responsible for the Benin-Asaba Highway over the slow pace of reconstruction and expansion. He threatened to arrest contractors found removing asphalt from existing roads, accusing the company of unprofessional conduct. The 125-kilometre highway, which connects Benin City and Asaba, is a significant link between various economic centers in Nigeria.
Umahi's warning came after he conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the highway, expressing concern over the suffering of motorists and residents. The concessionaire, Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited, has been accused of not adhering to engineering best practices and damaging asphalt on smooth portions of the road.
Umahi promised to engage a competent contractor to address the poorly constructed sections and promised relief to the affected motorists and communities, stating that President Bola Tinubu was aware of their difficulties.
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