Benin-Asaba gridlock: FG asks concessionaire to allow competent contractor

Daily Trust | 27-08-2026 06:45am |

The Federal Government has requested the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) to allow it to bring in a competent contractor to complete the road project. Minister of Works David Umahi made the appeal at a stakeholders' meeting, citing the concessionaire's lack of technical expertise and manpower. He stated that the government would terminate the contract if BAECC fails to comply, as the current work is substandard.

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