{
  "id": 20106751,
  "title": "FG Directs Controllers of Works to Fix Bad Roads Before Festive Period",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/fg-directs-controllers-of-works-to-fix-bad-roads-before-festive-period",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T03:04:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/15/fg-directs-controllers-of-works-to-fix-bad-roads-before-festive-period/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Government's Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, has instructed zonal directors, federal controllers of works, and engineers to immediately initiate repairs of critical road infrastructure across Nigeria. The directive aims to ensure safe and uninterrupted movement of people, goods, and services ahead of the festive season. The minister emphasized that the rehabilitation of roads must take priority over ongoing permanent construction projects, particularly as Nigerians prepare for increased travel during the holidays. He identified several major highways, including the Abuja-Lokoja, East-West, Benin Bypass, Benin-Warri, Mararaba-Keffi, and Kano-Shawarin roads, as requiring urgent attention. Umahi ordered the zonal directors to return to their respective fields and complete the necessary palliative interventions within three weeks, including removing failed sections, filling potholes, and applying stabilization materials. Contractors handling the affected projects were instructed to cooperate fully and refrain from prioritizing permanent construction over immediate safety and convenience. The minister assured adequate logistical support for field operations and announced that outstanding performance would be recognized through special awards.",
  "summary": "•Lists Abuja-Lokoja, East-West, Benin Bypass, Benin-Warri, Mararaba-Keffi, others Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, has directed all zonal directors, federal controllers of works and engineers to",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}