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Nigeria road funding and concession disputes

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Following Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s accusations of budget omissions and regional bias, and President Bola Tinubu’s subsequent orders for urgent highway reconstruction, tensions regarding Niger Delta infrastructure have escalated. On August 27, 2026, Ambassador Godknows Igali, National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), criticized Minister David Umahi, stating that the actual condition of infrastructure contradicts official claims of rehabilitation. Igali noted that travel times on the East-West Road and the Benin-Asaba corridor have increased from 45 minutes to approximately three hours. He described the lack of infrastructure as an “injustice” to a region that serves as a primary national revenue source. In response to deteriorating conditions and alleged technical incompetence, Minister Umahi has moved toward punitive measures against contractors. Regarding the Benin-Asaba Expressway, the Federal Ministry of Works has moved to terminate the concession agreement with the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC), citing “gross” contract breaches. ~~However,~~ BAECC has ~~since announced~~ responded by announcing plans to accelerate construction on the 125-kilometre highway following the conclusion of the rainy season. CEO Samuel Daramola requested patience from motorists, acknowledging the inconveniences caused by the reconstruction. He stated the company is committed to delivering the permanent road under a 36-month programme involving expansion, earthworks, and drainage systems. BAECC reported progress in subgrade preparation and culvert construction, noting that billions of naira in private-sector resources have been dedicated to the project. Additionally, the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has been issued a 14-day ultimatum to repair damaged service lanes near the Second Niger Bridge. Further enforcement includes an order for However, the ~~arrest~~ legal implications of the ~~Managing Director~~ Ministry’s stance have drawn scrutiny. Senior Advocate of ~~Hartland~~ Nigeria ~~Limited concerning~~ (SAN) Abiodun Olatunji has advised the ~~Asaba-Onitsha road project. Concurrently,~~ Federal Government to exercise caution regarding the ~~Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced reconstruction~~ potential unilateral revocation of the 25-year concession. Olatunji noted that a ~~15.4-kilometre section~~ lack of ~~the Benin-Sapele Expressway.~~ evidence regarding abandonment or unreasonable delay may not justify such an action and emphasized that any move must adhere to contractual safeguards regarding default and compensation.

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