Stuck in endless traffic on that nightmare Abuja-Lokoja stretch? The Federal Government just lit a fire under lagging contractors: step on it to beat deadlines on this vital North-South lifeline. Presidential aide Dr. Abiodun Essiet inspected sites Monday, slamming slowpokes like Trucrete Solutions (just 10.21% on 47km Kotonkarfe-Abaji) and Sailthrough Construction (22.40% on section 4A)—while cheering Gitto Costruzioni’s near-perfect 99.73% on Lokoja-Ganaja.
“Not impressed,” Essiet said post-festive gridlock chaos. She’s pushing more equipment, manpower, and community chats—plus better alerts on diversions. No excuses on funding: President Tinubu’s committed via the Renewed Hope Fund, insecurity’s fixed with military cover, and concrete paving (tougher but longer-lasting) needs patience. Contractors blame delays on cash crunches and access, but Works Controller Patiko Musa promises accelerations once extensions clear.
Bonus: A new flood-fix intervention at Km 27 Itobe-Anyingba got the green light—one of 260 nationwide emergency wins already easing travel woes.
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