Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a 14-day termination notice to Messrs China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CECC), the contractor responsible for the Abia section of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Highway due to non-performance.
This decision comes after Umahi’s inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation work at Ozuaku, where he expressed frustration over the lack of progress along the Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway.
Umahi emphasized the need for timely completion of projects, stating, “We will no longer tolerate the situation where contractors will put blank ranks on site and escalate construction costs by delaying project completion dates.”
He spoke about the ministry’s commitment to delivering quality infrastructure to Nigerians and revealed plans to terminate all non-performing contracts in the coming weeks. “We have reached an agreement in the Ministry of Works that all non-performing contracts will be terminated and re-awarded using due process,” Umahi stated.
Acknowledging President Tinubu’s support in funding road infrastructure projects, he said “ it is very important to appreciate all the efforts of Mr. President who has been providing funds for our road infrastructure projects; which is very, very good.”
Umahi commended the president’s sensitivity to Nigeria’s road network needs. “It’s kudos to Mr. President, and it shows that he is very sensitive to our road infrastructure needs’ and he urged everyone to support the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President.
