{
  "id": 6193697,
  "title": "EFCC probes abandoned N14bn Asaba-Onitsha road project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/efcc-probes-abandoned-n14bn-asaba-onitsha-road-project",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T00:04:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/efcc-probes-abandoned-n14bn-asaba-onitsha-road-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the abandoned 11-kilometre Summit Junction-Asaba-Onitsha Head Bridge Road project in Delta State, following a reported expenditure of about N14 billion. This development was confirmed by a top EFCC official on Monday, who stated that investigators had visited the site to assess the project's status. The inquiry was prompted by a petition by Rev David Ugolor, an activist and publisher of The Common Good Letter, who urged the EFCC to probe allegations surrounding the project's award, funding, execution, and supervision. The concerns were raised after Minister of Works David Umahi expressed dissatisfaction over Hartland Nigeria Limited's completion of only 40 percent of the road project despite receiving the substantial funds. Umahi threatened to arrest the company's Managing Director and called for the scrutiny of certificates and recovery of public funds where necessary. Ugolor's petition aimed to ensure an independent and legally sustainable investigation into the matter, emphasizing that the allegations did not presume guilt but sought to establish the facts through contract records, payment documents, engineering measurements, and evidence from all parties involved.",
  "summary": "The EFCC has launched an investigation into the alleged abandonment of the Asaba-Onitsha road project in Delta State, where N14bn was reportedly paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-probes-abandoned-n14bn-asaba-onitsha-road-project/",
  "key_points": [
    "EFCC investigates abandoned N14bn road project in Delta State.",
    "Activist Rev David Ugolor petitions EFCC over project allegations.",
    "Minister Umahi threatens arrest over Hartland Nigeria Limited's progress."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The EFCC's investigation into the abandoned road project signals heightened scrutiny of public fund management in infrastructure contracts, potentially impacting those involved in the project's execution and oversight.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EFCC probes abandoned N14bn Asaba-Onitsha road project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/efcc-probes-abandoned-n14bn-asaba-onitsha-road-project-6196690",
        "published": "2026-09-08T00:17:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}