Umahi orders Hartland MD’s arrest over N14 billion road project
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Civil Engineering Construction over the contractor’s failure to complete an 11-kilometre section of the Benin–Onitsha Expressway despite receiving up to N14 billion in payments. The post Umahi orders Hartland MD’s arrest over N14 billion road project appeared first on Nairametrics .
Federal Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the arrest of Hartland Civil Engineering Construction's Managing Director over the contractor's failure to complete an 11-kilometre stretch of the Benin–Onitsha Expressway. Despite receiving up to N14 billion in payments, the project remains 60% incomplete, according to Umahi's assessment during a media briefing.
Hartland, led by Technical Director Fouad Sarraf, had agreed to deliver the contracted work, but has only completed about 40% of the agreed scope. The minister expressed dissatisfaction with the project's quality and pace, stating that basic interventions could alleviate the hardship faced by motorists. Umahi directed officials to review the contractor's payments and certificates, warning potential sanctions.
The Benin-Asaba Expressway has been plagued by complaints, with motorists sometimes trapped due to multiple failed sections. The Federal Government is considering a review of the concession agreement following the deteriorating condition of the highway.
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