Minister of Works David Umahi has ordered the arrest of contractors removing asphalt from existing carriageways on the Benin-Asaba Highway, criticizing the concessionaire for slow progress and disregard for engineering standards. The directive came during an on-the-spot assessment of the 125-kilometre road. The ministry expressed concern over the hardship caused to road users and host communities.
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