Alleged Negligence: FG revokes Mararaba–Keffi road contract awarded to Chinese firm

The contract awarded to China Habour Engineering Company Limited to reconstruct and expand Keffi-Lafia road, has been revoked by the Federal Government.

The revocation of the dual-carriageway contract was due to the alleged negligence and refusal to adhere to engineering designs, despite several warnings.

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The development was announced by the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, saying the contract would be reawarded
local contractors with a proven track record.
   
According to him, the slow pace of construction has been causing considerable hardship for road users and residents along the corridor.
 
Accompanied by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Directors and other staff of the ministry, representatives of the construction firms handling the various projects, the minister discussed at the Keffi flyover with the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, Senator Ahmed Wadata, officials of the state government, and other stakeholders.
 

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