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FG targets early completion of Abuja-Keffi highway projects, seeks quality delivery

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  • The Minister of Works inspected ongoing road projects in the FCT and Nasarawa State, expressing satisfaction with progress.
  • He urged contractors to maintain quality standards and assured prompt payment for completed works.
  • The government aims to prevent abandoned projects and ensure durable infrastructure delivery.

Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the Mararaba-Keffi Road reconstruction and expansion project. During an inspection of Federal Government road projects in the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State, Umahi reiterated the government's commitment to preventing abandoned and substandard infrastructure.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work on the Reconstruction and Expansion of the 43.65-kilometre Mararaba–Keffi Road. He made the remarks while inspecting ongoing Federal Government road projects in the FCT and Nasarawa State. The contractor on the Mararaba–Keffi (Keffi Bound) Road project is China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.

— Mohamed Ahmed (Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Works)Statement issued by the Ministry of Works.

Umahi commended China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. for the quality of work on the Keffi-bound carriageway and JRB Construction Company for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-bound section. He expressed confidence that the 43.65-kilometer project would be completed ahead of its March 1, 2028, deadline and would include ancillary infrastructure like solar-powered streetlights.

This is highly commendable. The quality of work is evident, and I encourage you to sustain this standard through to completion.

— David UmahiAddressing contractors during the inspection.

Addressing contractors, Umahi stressed the importance of adhering to specifications and timelines, emphasizing that Nigerians deserve durable infrastructure. He warned against compromising standards, stating that poorly executed projects that hinder economic development and burden public finances would no longer be tolerated.

The Federal Government is determined to ensure that projects are delivered according to specification and within the approved timelines. Nigerians deserve durable infrastructure that will stand the test of time, and we will continue to insist on quality in every project under our supervision.

— David UmahiEmphasizing the government's commitment to quality infrastructure.

The minister assured contractors of the government's commitment to timely payments for completed works. He urged them to maintain open communication with the ministry regarding any challenges encountered, reinforcing the government's dedication to quality delivery.

If you encounter any difficulty, inform us immediately. The Federal Government remains committed to meeting its obligations, including timely payments. However, quality must never be compromised

— David UmahiInstructing contractors on communication and quality standards.
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