Tag: Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road construction

‘Abuja–Kaduna road reconstruction set for completion’ – FG

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FG on Abuja–Kaduna road

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the reconstruction of the Abuja–Kaduna Road. Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed, who disclosed this on Tuesday, during a tour of the project sites, said that the road links the North-Central and other northern regions to the Federal Capital Territory, and provides a vital connection between Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. According to him, the Government decided to redesign the road from asphalt pavement to Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) to ensure durability, longevity, and…

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Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project: H’Reps express displeasure over slow pace of work

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Reps on Abuja KD Kano road project

The Ad-hoc Committee of the 10th House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project by the contractor. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Aminu Jaji, who made the pledge in a statement issued after an oversight visit to the Abuja-Kaduna axis of the project at the weekend, assured that the House would ensure speedy its completion, pledging that the committee would ensure work begins on the road to make it ready for use as soon as possible. According to him, the project was…

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Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road Project: Accept ?740bn or forget – Umahi to Julius Berger

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Umahi to Julius Berger

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Julius Berger to accept the Federal Governments offer of N740.79bn and complete the 82km section II of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano expressway. The ultimatum was issued on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Minister by the new Managing Director of Julius Berger Plc, Dr Pier Lubasch, accompanied by the firms outgoing Managing Director, Dr. Lars Richter, at the Ministry Headquarters in Abuja. An issued statement later signed by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Works, Orji Uchenna,…

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Abuja-Kaduna highway: FG revokes Julius Bergers contract

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Abuja Kaduna highway

The Federal Government has revoked a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract being handled by Julius Berger. Recall that the contract was awarded to Julius Berger in 2018, when former President Muhammadu Buhari was in power. While the Kaduna-Zaria section has been completed and Zaria-Kano section almost done, the Abuja-Kaduna section has recorded 27% progress in 6 years. Speaking during the inauguration of rehabilitation of the highway yesterday, Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, accused Julius Berger of playing politics with the project. According to him, the company was seeking…

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FG to complete Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project by 2023 Official

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The Director, Highways Construction and Rehabilitation, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Funso Adebiyi, says the on-going reconstruction of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road will be completed before the end of 2023. Picture caption: Ministry officials inspecting the road Adebiyi disclosed this while inspecting the project on Friday in Kano to assess the progress of work done so far. He said, The on-going reconstruction work on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project has been progressing appreciably and would be completed in the life of this administration.

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2nd Niger Bridge will be completed in 2022 ? Fashola

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Explains Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road construction delay  The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has reassured Nigerians that the ongoing construction of the 2nd Niger Bridge will be completed in 2022.  Fashola who gave the assurance during a town hall meeting to host communities of Anambra and Delta States, regretted that some grounds had been lost in the job occasioned by the conflicts and the coronavirus pandemic.  The minister, who spoke at a town hall meeting with host communities of Anambra and Delta states on Friday, said though some grounds…

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