Umahi withdraws Abuja-Keffi road contract from Chinese firm
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Summary: βSome contractors working on federal roads are not in partnership with the government; they are only interested in the money."
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the withdrawal of the Abuja-bound carriageway of the ongoing MararabaβKeffi road reconstruction project from China Harbour Engineering Company Limited.
Mr Umahi, while inspecting the project on Saturday, expressed displeasure over the project, citing poor performance and disregard for directives.
He stated that the 43.65-kilometre dual carriageway would now be handled by local contractors to ensure speed and quality delivery.
βI am disappointed with the Abuja-bound
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