FGN FLAG-OFF MAKURDI – ENUGU ROAD.
2 min readThe Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has flagged – off the rehabilitation of Makurdi – Otukpo – Ninth Mile – Enugu road, starting from Makurdi the Benue State capital.
The Minister of Works, Engr. Sen. Dave Umahi flagged – off the road rehabilitation on Thursday, 25th January, 2024 at Apir town in Makurdi, Benue State, North Central Nigeria where he promised that it will became a dual carriage road.
The immediate pass Governor of Ebonyi State, appreciated the Benue State Governor, Revd. Fr. Hyacinth Alia PhD, for his tireless efforts in seeing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the contract.
On his part, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Revd. Fr. Alia assured the works Minister “Engr. Umahi” and the contractor handling the project, China Habour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) of the State Government’s support and partnership to ensuring that the project is completed within the specified time.
The Governor also thanks God for granting the state a new leaf under him, appreciating Benue people for their patience and support while calling on them to continue their stand with him and President Bola Tinubu in moving the State and the country forward.
The Benue Messiah expressed confidence that the China Habour Engineering Company will do a great job while promising that, adequate security will be provided for them to do the work.
The CHEC team on the other hand promised that, the road which is marked 266.4 km will be delivered on time while the funding of the project is said to be a partnership between the Federal Government and the Export-Import Bank of China.