June 9, 2026
By John Alechenu
ABUJA — The Federal Government has warned that contractors handling the Abuja–Lokoja Road reconstruction risk sanctions if they fail to deliver on schedule, insisting that funds released must be properly utilised for project execution.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, issued the warning on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the road corridor in Lokoja, stressing that the government would no longer tolerate delays or poor performance on critical infrastructure projects.
He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to nationwide road rehabilitation, with the Abuja–Lokoja route receiving priority attention due to its economic and security significance.
