Tinubu Launches Emergency Repairs on Benin-Asaba Road

President Bola Tinubu has mandated an immediate emergency intervention on the 125-kilometre Benin-Asaba Road to restore traffic flow and alleviate the hardships faced by motorists due to the road's poor condition. The intervention was inaugurated on Thursday in Benin City, with Tinubu represented by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo.

The Federal Government's decision follows the deterioration of the road and the failure of the concession arrangement with the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC), which was expected to complete the project within three years. However, the execution did not meet the concession agreement's terms, leading to further road deterioration.

Tinubu emphasized that the intervention is a response to the concerns of Nigerians reliant on the road for movement and trade. Minister of Works Engr. Dave Umahi announced that immediate palliative rehabilitation has begun, clarifying that the emergency works were not contracted to Hi-Tech or any other contractor, but rather the ministry directly hired equipment for the intervention.

Over 50 pieces of equipment have been deployed to various sections of the road.