The Federal Government has issued an official notice to the contractor handling a N56 billion section of the Abuja–Lokoja highway, citing unsatisfactory progress in the execution of the project.
The warning was delivered by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during an inspection tour of the ongoing works, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Umahi expressed concern over the pace of construction, stressing that the government would not tolerate further delays on a project of such national importance. He said the contractor must immediately accelerate its activities to meet agreed timelines or risk losing the contract.
“The government has made huge commitments to this project. If by November we do not see significant improvement, the contract will be terminated and reassigned to contractors capable of delivering,” the minister warned.
The Abuja–Lokoja highway is regarded as a critical transport corridor, linking the Federal Capital Territory with Kogi State and serving as a gateway to southern Nigeria. The project, which has faced repeated delays, is expected to ease traffic congestion, improve trade flows, and enhance road safety along the busy route.
Umahi reiterated the government’s resolve to prioritize infrastructure delivery, adding that contractors must uphold the highest standards of efficiency and accountability in handling public projects.
