Umahi Inspects Calabar-Ebonyi-Abuja Superhighway Project

On a recent Sunday, David Umahi, the Minister of Works, inspected the ongoing construction of the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja superhighway. This project is designed to reduce travel time from Ebonyi State to Abuja to three hours upon completion.

The superhighway spans 118 kilometers in Ebonyi State and is part of President Bola Tinubu's flagship infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity between the South-South, South-East, and North-Central regions. Umahi emphasized that the project will stimulate economic activity and facilitate the movement of goods and people across the country.

The highway will connect various states, including a 123.5-kilometer stretch crossing the Cross River and Benue boundaries. Umahi praised the contractor, Infoquest Nigeria Limited, for the quality and pace of work, noting that construction is progressing simultaneously on multiple fronts.

He also addressed security concerns along the Benue road, assuring that measures are in place to protect workers. The project is expected to redefine Nigeria's road infrastructure and boost national integration.