Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator (Engr) David Umahi has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the timely delivery of durable roads that will stand the test of time across the country.
Umahi who gave the assurance during the inspection of the sections one and two of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano road project on Saturday, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support and commitment to this project.
The Minister said that the quality of work so far is commendable, adding that the Tinubu’s Renewed Hope administration is constructing roads that will last for 100 years, designed with modern engineering standards, durability, and sustainability in mind.
“By God’s grace, we will ensure timely delivery for the benefit of all Nigerians while these projects are for the future of our children and the prosperity of our nation,” the Minister said.
Umahi was accompanied by the honorable Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Bello Goronyo who said that the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano road is one of the Nigeria’s most strategic transport corridors, linking major cities of the country.
“Facilitating trade and enhancing the movement of people and goods across the North and beyond as the Ministry of Works reiterates its resolve to deliver a world-class, durable road that will stand the test of time”, he added.
Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Engr. Clement Ogbuagu, acknowledged that while good progress has been made on Section One, some delays persist.
He added, particularly in Section Two where only about 3% completion has been achieved against a 40% target while emphasized the need for contractors to deploy more equipment to meet delivery timelines.
Engineer Representing Works on the construction of Abuja-Kaduna- Highway, Engr. Chukwuma Kalu disclosed that Section One, which covers 40.5km (dual carriage on concrete pavement), has recorded significant progress.
Of the total stretch, 22km have been completed on both sides, with work actively ongoing on other portions.
He further noted that the 17.3km Kano section and the 6.63km dual carriage airport access road have both achieved major milestones, with the airport road already completed and awaiting commissioning.
