SPI-LAW drags Nigerian govt to court over deteriorating Benin–Asaba Expressway
The Society of Public Interest Lawyers in Nigeria, SPI-LAW, has instituted a public interest action at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, over the deteriorating condition of the Benin–Asaba Expressway and the alleged failure to ensure the safety and proper management of the strategic highway. The Director, SPI-LAW Media & Publicity, Sadiya Saleh, disclosed […] SPI-LAW drags Nigerian…
Nigerian human rights organization SPI-LAW has filed a public interest lawsuit against the Nigerian government over the deteriorating condition of the Benin–Asaba Expressway, claiming that the government has failed to ensure the safety and proper management of the crucial highway. The lawsuit, filed on September 11, 2026, seeks an order cancelling the concession agreement for the highway and directing the government to take immediate action to restore the road to a safe condition.
SPI-LAW argues that the government's constitutional duty to protect Nigerians' lives and welfare cannot be ignored in favor of a contractual dispute between a concessionaire and the federal government. The Benin–Asaba Expressway serves as a vital economic and transportation link, and its continued poor condition endangers motorists, businesses, and the nation's economy.
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