Umahi wants contractor arrested for failing to complete road despite receiving N14 billion

The Benin-Asaba corridor has been experiencing severe traffic congestion and hardship for motorists. The federal government has ordered emergency interventions and a review of road concession arrangements.

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, sanctioned Hartland Construction Company and ordered the arrest of its Managing Director over incomplete performance despite receiving funding. Umahi expressed anger over the severe traffic congestion and hardship inflicted on commuters due to slow progress on the Benin-Onitsha Expressway. According to Punch Nigeria, the Federal Government paid Hartland Construction Company to complete 11 kilometres of road, but the contractor executed only about 40 per cent of the agreed scope.

Umahi directed ministry directors to take immediate punitive measures, including the recovery of funds and the review of all payment certificates issued to the contractor. The Minister reportedly said he would look for the Managing Director to arrest him.

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