Umahi wants contractor arrested for failing to complete road despite receiving N14 billion

Premium Times Nigeria | 28-08-2026 06:47pm |

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for the arrest of a contractor who allegedly failed to complete a road project despite receiving N14 billion. The Benin-Asaba corridor has experienced severe traffic congestion, prompting the federal government to order emergency interventions and review road concession arrangements. The contractor's failure has been cited as a major factor in the ongoing hardship for motorists.

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