Benin-Asaba Road: Umahi gives CCECC 14-day deadline as motorists lament gridlock
The directive comes amid worsening conditions on the highway, with motorists and passengers reportedly spending days trapped in traffic. The post Benin-Asaba Road: Umahi gives CCECC 14-day deadline as motorists lament gridlock appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has directed the arrest of Hartland Nigeria Limited's Managing Director over the unfinished Asaba-Onitsha road project. The Delta State Minister and the Commissioner for Works conducted an inspection of the First Niger Bridge and adjoining road projects on Thursday evening. Umahi accused Hartland of completing only 40% of the 11-kilometre project, despite receiving N14 billion.
He vowed to locate and arrest the contractor to resume work on the site. The minister also ordered a recovery of funds paid to the contractor and a review of all related certificates and payments. Additionally, he directed the Ministry of Works to immediately repair damaged sections of the road and repair the vandalized components of the First Niger Bridge.
Umahi warned of the negative impact of vandalism on public infrastructure and urged Nigerians to protect it. He also praised Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for compensating property owners affected by the Second Niger Bridge access road.
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