Umahi Closes Old Niger Bridge and Demands Contractor Arrests Over Road Delays
Ebonyi State Governor Alex Umahi has ordered the immediate closure of the old Niger Bridge for urgent structural repairs while threatening criminal charges against contractors delaying the Benin-Onitsha expressway. Officials state the infrastructure projects have suffered unacceptable setbacks despite substantial funding allocations.
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Umahi wants contractor arrested for failing to complete road despite receiving N14 billion
The Benin-Asaba corridor has recently witnessed severe traffic congestion and hardship for motorists, prompting the federal government to order emergency interventions and a review of road concession arrangements. The post Umahi wants contractor arrested for failing to complete road despite receiving N14 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Saviour Imukudo
Read full article →VIDEO: Umahi orders arrest of contractor over Benin-Onitsha road delays
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has sanctioned Hartland Construction Company and ordered the arrest of its Managing Director over incomplete performance despite receiving funding. Umahi gave the directive during a recent on-the-spot inspection of the Summit Junction-to-Head Bridge section of the Benin-Onitsha Expressway, expressing anger over the severe traffic congestion and hardship inflicted Read More: https://punchng.com/video-umahi-orders-arrest-of-contractor-over-benin-onit...
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Read full article →Umahi orders closure of old Niger Bridge for repairs
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has ordered the temporary closure of the old Niger Bridge for major rehabilitation works. Umahi, who spoke at the Ogbunike interchange linking Anambra State to the Second Niger Bridge, said the closure would take effect seven days from Friday, with traffic diverted to […] The post Umahi orders closure of old Niger Bridge for repairs appeared first on Vanguard News.
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