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Emergency repairs on failed sections of the Abuja-Kaduna Dual Carriageway has been initiated by the Federal Ministry of Works to improve conditions for road users. A statement on Sunday by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, explained that the contractor mobilised to the site on October 2, 2024. According to Ahmed,
Nigerian Govt initiates repairs on failed portions of Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway
Emergency repairs on failed sections of the Abuja-Kaduna Dual Carriageway has been initiated by the Federal Ministry of Works to improve conditions for road users.
A statement on Sunday by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, explained that the contractor mobilised to the site on October 2, 2024.
According to Ahmed, the contract for Section I of the Expressway spans from kilometre 0 + 00 (Zuba, FCT) to kilometre 31 + 200 (Tafa, Niger/Kaduna States’ border), with a completion timeline of two weeks.
He further explained that the scope of the contract includes patching existing potholes and reinstating critically failed sections of the roadway, saying that the approved contract sum is N366 million.
Ahmed added, “During an inspection tour of the project on Saturday, the Director of Highways for North Central Zone I, Mohammed Goni, and the Director of Special Projects (North), Olufemi Adetunji, urged the contractor to comply strictly with the contract terms and no extensions to the completion period will be granted.”
The statement noted that Goni described the road as a vital artery for connecting the Northern and Southern regions of the country, underscoring its role as a catalyst for economic growth.
He assured Nigerians that upon successful completion of the contract, further repairs on the remaining failed sections from Tafa to Kaduna would be awarded.
Mr Lawrence Emmanuel, the Project Supervisor, explained that work is progressing with the cutting and shaping of the failed portions extending to Dikko Junction in Niger State, stating that asphalting of the areas is expected to commence on Monday.
He observed that heavy traffic impeding work progress but assured of timely completion.
The Federal Controller of Works for FCT, Yakubu Usman, pledged daily inspections and diligent oversight of the project throughout its duration
Nigerian Govt initiates repairs on failed portions of Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway
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The principal of Providence High School, Adesuji Adesanmi, has reiterated the need for educational institutions to embrace and sustain excellence to boost the overall academic standards in the primary and secondary school system. Adesanmi spoke during the recently concluded 40th anniversary of Providence Primary School and the 30th anniversary of Providence High School, where he
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The principal of Providence High School, Adesuji Adesanmi, has reiterated the need for educational institutions to embrace and sustain excellence to boost the overall academic standards in the primary and secondary school system. Adesanmi spoke during the recently concluded 40th anniversary of Providence Primary School and the 30th anniversary of Providence High School, where he