Works Minister, Umahi, announces new security measure for key Nigerian highway

Nigeria's Federal Government is set to enhance security along the Mararaba-Keffi Road by installing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras. This initiative aims to provide real-time monitoring of road activities and bolster safety along the critical transportation corridor.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the plan during an inspection of the Mararaba-Keffi road project. He stated that the project is a pilot initiative, following President Bola Tinubu's directive to integrate technology into road infrastructure and strengthen security on major routes nationwide.

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This project is going to be a pilot project as directed by the President. He wants all our routes to have CCTV, and so, we have embedded a CCTV program in this project. We want to build an observation section where we will do our CCTV, just like the second Niger Bridge.

"This project is going to be a pilot project as directed by the President," Umahi said. "He wants all our routes to have CCTV, and so, we have embedded a CCTV program in this project. We want to build an observation section where we will do our CCTV, just like the second Niger Bridge."

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When we install CCTV and solar lights on our roads, security personnel will be able to monitor activities remotely, and response time to incidents will be significantly reduced.

The project will incorporate solar-powered lighting and advanced surveillance infrastructure. This setup will enable security agencies to monitor road activities remotely, significantly reducing response times to incidents. The government is also collaborating with the Nigeria Police Force to revive the Highway Patrol and Safety Unit, integrating rapid-response mechanisms to combat insecurity.

During the inspection, Umahi also commended JRB Construction Limited, the indigenous company handling a significant portion of the Mararaba-Keffi road project. He praised their commitment and quality of work, noting they had completed approximately 21 kilometers of binder course within eight months despite funding challenges. Umahi warned that the government would soon review the performance of all contractors, emphasizing the need for genuine commitment to project delivery.

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I have consistently maintained that JRB is one of the best indigenous contractors in the country because of the quality of its work. The equipment it possesses and its commitment to partnering with the federal government have stood the company out.