Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has ordered a 14-day termination notice to China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) over what he described as “poor construction methodology and substandard work” on the Aba-bound section of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.
Umahi, who disclosed this after his routine inspection of federal road projects across the South-South and South-East regions, said the company had repeatedly ignored directives to improve on the quality of work. He stated that despite several warnings, there had been “no tangible improvement,” prompting the ministry to consider firm disciplinary action.“I have directed that a 14-day notice of termination be issued to the contractor. Furthermore, the Port Harcourt-bound of the project will be descoped and re-awarded to a competent contractor to ensure timely completion and quality delivery,” the minister said.
The project, referenced as Contract No. 6252, has faced mounting criticism over delays and poor quality. Umahi emphasized that the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda would not tolerate mediocrity in the execution of strategic infrastructure works.
Meanwhile, the minister commended Arab Contractors O.A.O. Nigeria Limited for the remarkable progress on the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Dual Carriageway, Section II (Umuahia Tower–Aba Rail/Road Crossing), Contract No. 6209, which he said has reached 85 percent completion.
Umahi expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his “unwavering support and encouragement”, reaffirming the administration’s resolve to deliver durable road networks across Nigeria.