Nigerian Government Launches Repairs on Benin-Asaba Highway
The Nigerian government has commenced emergency rehabilitation of the Benin-Asaba Highway under the Ministry of Works. Minister of Works David Umahi inaugurated the intervention in Benin City, Edo State.
The highway, a crucial Federal route spanning 125km from AIF Roundabout in Benin City to Summit Junction in Asaba, Delta State, was concessioned to the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC). However, the concessionaire has been found lacking in technical and financial capabilities to execute necessary repairs.
Mohammed Ahmed, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Works, stated that Umahi has been actively monitoring the concession project and has issued directives for compliance with Ministry standards, which were not followed. The emergency intervention aims to provide immediate traffic relief and sustainable solutions for the road's critical failures.
Umahi urged road users to cooperate with officials as the repair work begins and assured ongoing monitoring to minimize disruptions.
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