Ex-CAN Chairman Slams FG Over Unfinished Lokoja-Abuja Highway, Insecurity

Bishop John Ibenu, former Kogi State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Founder of Chapel of Freedom, has voiced strong criticism over the prolonged delay in completing the Lokoja-Abuja Highway.

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He called on the federal government to complete Lokoja-Abuja Highway, urging the government to do the needful to enable the contractors handling the project discharge their responsibilities.

Ibenu highlighted that the highway project, awarded in 2006 during President Olusegun Obasanjo's tenure, remains unfinished after two decades. He stated that this delay significantly impacts motorists and urged the federal government to expedite the project and enable contractors to fulfill their responsibilities.

Beyond infrastructure, the clergyman expressed deep concern regarding the escalating insecurity in the country. He specifically lamented the "incessant killing of Nigeria military personnel by the bandits" and called for urgent, lasting solutions to the nation's security crises.

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the contract was awarded during the President Olusegun Obasanjo tenure in 2006, noting that the project yet to be completed causes havoc to motorists plying the highway.

Furthermore, Bishop Ibenu linked food security to the government's ability to secure farmlands. He pointed out that bandits have displaced farmers, contributing directly to the "skyrocketing cost of food items." He advised authorities and perpetrators alike to remember divine accountability for their actions.

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bemoaned the incessant killing of Nigeria military personnel by the bandits, urging the federal government to as matter of urgency find lasting solution to the security challenges bedevilling the nation.

Speaking at the 34th anniversary of the Chapel of Freedom, Ibenu also expressed optimism for Nigeria's future, stating that despite current challenges, the country "will be great again" with visionary leadership. He also discussed the church's community development initiatives, including educational and social support programs.

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the bandits had taken over farms chasing away the rightful farmers from interiors. He noted that this alone was largely responsible for the skyrocketing cost of food items in the country.