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flag Nigerian minister demands faster highway work, threatening legal action if deadlines aren't met.

flag Nigerian Minister of Works David Umahi inspected major road projects, including the Abuja–Lokoja and Abuja–Kaduna–Kano highways, stressing strict timelines and quality standards. flag He warned contractors of potential legal action and contract revocation if milestones aren’t met, citing slow progress despite early payments. flag The Abuja–Lokoja road, now using concrete for its full length, is set for completion by April 2026, while the larger highway project will finish by June 2026. flag Umahi emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure despite financial challenges, rejecting rising costs as excuses. flag Contractors failing to deliver may face investigation by the EFCC and ICPC, and work is being accelerated through increased manpower and tax credit support from NNPC.

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