By Abel Leonard
The Federal Government has commended China Harbour Construction Company for prioritizing the completion of the Shabu-Lafia-Makurdi Federal Highway bypass project in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital.
The commendation was made on Thursday during a media tour of the project site. Federal Controller of Works, Mr. Manri Ishiaku, representing Minister of Works, David Umahi, praised China Harbour Engineering Company for keeping its promise to deliver the project on time.
Ishiaku explained that the bypass project, linking Shabu in Lafia to Makurdi in Benue State, had been abandoned before the current government revived it. President Tinubu had approved its completion shortly after taking office, demonstrating strong political will.
“This project started in the last administration but was abandoned. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved its completion immediately,” he said. “In under a year, it’s almost done, showing this administration’s commitment to infrastructure development.”
The Federal Controller commended China Harbour Engineering Company, (CHEC), for delivering quality work on schedule. “The contractor has kept its promise and can be trusted to deliver projects as specified and on time,” he said.
Nasarawa State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Muazu Adamu Gosho, said the state government supports federal infrastructure projects, noting the bypass will ease traffic congestion in Lafia and improve connectivity.
China Harbour’s Site Engineer, Mr. Tijani Olalekun, said construction is nearing completion, with finishing touches ongoing. “We’ll substantially complete the project next week,” he said, thankging the Federal Ministry of Works and Nasarawa State Government for their support.
The Shabu-Lafia-Makurdi bypass is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Lafia and improve transportation between Nasarawa and Benue states.
