Dualization of Abuja-Lokoja road near completion

[The InfoStrides]

The  dualization  of the Abuja-Lokoja  road route no 50, section 3, which is a major link between the Northern and Southern parts of the country, is 90-percent near completion.

While speaking to the National Good Governance Team, led by the representative of the Minister of Information, Mr. Kinsley Osadolor, the Site Agent, Engr., Patrick Omenya informed that the Abaji-Kotonkarfi road being handled by Bulletin Construction Co Ltd, is one of the major routes used in transporting goods and services from the South to the North and vice versa.

He noted that over the years, the route has generated lots of traffic, due to increased activities and population of Abuja, resulting in frequent road hazards, adding that the construction of the additional lane and rehabilitation of the existing one will dualize the road to take care of the increased traffic volume, minimise accidents, reduce travel time and improve the economic and social benefits of the project corridor and the nation in general.

Engr. Omenya also informed that additional funding which was procured from the SURE–P has boosted the performance of the contractors.

While responding, the leader of the National Good Governance Team and representative of the Minister of Information, Mr Kinsley Osadollor expressed confidence in the progress of work, adding that completion of the project is assured with the resumption of adequate funding and support from the SURE-P proceeds.