Lucy Omakpo
The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to the Abuja (Mararaba)-Keffi Section of the Dual Carriageway, while the contractor ,China Habour Engineering Company Nigeria Limited has assured of delivering the project by June 2026
The Minister of State for Works, Bello M. Goronyo, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Olufunsho O. Adebiyi and other officials,gave the date after the inspection of the road in Abuja.
Goronyo explained that the project constitutes Section I of the contract, which spans 43.65 kilometres on one side and totals 87.3 kilometres for both carriageways.
According to him, this road corridor is a critical segment of the larger Abuja–Lafia-Makurdi-Enugu–Port Harcourt route designed to enhance mobility, reduce travel time, and stimulate economic activities across the FCT, Nasarawa, Benue, Enugu, Abia, Imo and Rivers States.
He expressed satisfaction with the current pace of work, having achieved 42 percent completion, reminding the contractor the government remained optimistic that by the June 2026 dateline, the project would be completed.
While assuring Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering life-transforming infrastructure that will enhance economic growth, he maintained that the road will improve regional connectivity, and enhance the quality of life.
Goronyo further assured that funding will not hinder the project’s execution as “This is a priority project under a special funding arrangement. Once certified payment claims are submitted, the Ministry is ready to process and disburse funds without delay.”
Also, the Project Manager, China Habour Engineering Company (Nig.) Ltd. (CHEC), Mr. Ronald Liao, expressed confidence that with the support from the Ministry and relevant stakeholders, the company will deliver the project in record time, according to the project’s design.
