June 6, 2026
By Favour Ulebor
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the quality and timely execution of the reconstruction and expansion of the 43.65-kilometre Mararaba-Keffi Road project, while calling for the prompt release of outstanding funds approved for the project.
Umahi made the remarks on Saturday, during an on-the-spot assessment of the road project, which was awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works in June 2023 under the Federal Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme at a contract sum of N73.9 billion.
The project, which links the Federal Capital Territory with communities in Nasarawa State, is expected to significantly improve connectivity, reduce travel time and traffic congestion, and stimulate socio-economic activities along the corridor upon completion.
