Umahi frowns at slow pace of Suleja-Minna road construction

Umahi expressed his sadness and disappointment regarding the slow progress and poor quality of the construction, despite reports claiming it is 84% complete. He stated that the actual work done does not reflect this reported advancement.

His remarks were made during a discussion on the 1,068-kilometer Sokoto-Badagri superhighway project. Umahi stressed the importance of enhancing both the quality and speed of project execution, announcing that all contractors involved in federal projects in Niger State would be invited for evaluation.

Having traveled along the Suleja-Minna Road to attend the meeting, Umahi voiced his dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work. He also revealed that the Federal Government is redesigning the Kano-Abuja Expressway, with plans to use concrete to extend the road’s lifespan to between 50 and 100 years.

Governor Umaru Bago commended the potential benefits along the road corridor, especially the irrigation opportunities from the proposed 68 dams for farmers in the state, and he expressed his support for using concrete in road construction. Other stakeholders at the meeting raised concerns about funding and the timeline for project completion.