The Federal Government has pledged immediate emergency repairs to the critical portion of the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway.
Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo made the pledge during urgent inspection visit to the damaged portion of the highway on Monday.
This vital corridor is a major link within the nation’s socio-economic zones and its failed condition has heightened the hardship of motorists and impacted economic activities, greatly.
On the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of State undertook the visit to access the affected stretch, approximately 500 meters by the Federal Cooperative College at Abuja Junction in Kaduna, which has been causing significant delays in the movement of people, goods, and services.
Speaking during the inspection, Goronyo emphasised the strategic importance of the road, reiterating President Tinubu’s commitment to making Nigerian roads motorable and safe, despite existing funding constraints.
According to the statement released by the Ministry, the Minister noted that the President has made it a priority to ensure swift interventions, where necessary, to ease the suffering of Nigerians.
On behalf of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, Goronyo assured the public that the Ministry has assessed the identified portion of the road and will commence immediate emergency repairs.
This proactive measure is part of the government’s broader agenda to strengthen road infrastructure and promote an efficient transportation network across the country.
The Minister, while appreciating the patience and understanding of road users, assured the public of concerted efforts to deliver quality roads and bridges for accelerated national development.
