The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that the N752 billion Abuja-Kano highway project will be completed by November this year.
This declaration comes as a relief to motorists and commuters who have endured years of gridlock and deplorable road conditions along one of the country’s busiest corridors.
Umahi made the disclosure during an inspection tour of the project, assuring Nigerians that the contractor handling the road has been given a firm deadline.
He emphasized that the federal government is committed to delivering critical infrastructure that will boost economic activities and reduce travel time between the capital and the commercial hub of the north.
While the announcement has been welcomed, many are skeptical given the history of abandoned projects and missed deadlines in the country.
Commuters are hopeful that this promise will be kept, as the road is vital for the movement of goods and services.
The minister’s assurance will be tested in the coming months as the government races against time to fulfill its pledge before the end of the year.
