By Deborah Nnamdi
The Federal Government has given Infiouest Construction Company a 14-month deadline to complete the reconstruction of Section II of the N777 billion Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Road.
Following the termination of the initial contract with Julius Berger Plc due to disagreements over cost variations, Section II was re-awarded to Infiouest for N525 billion.
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi announced the new timeline during the flag-off ceremony for Section II of the project at Jere, in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The reconstruction will be carried out using concrete-reinforced pavement, with the government aiming for rapid delivery.
Umahi praised Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his leadership and continued support in facilitating the timely execution of the project.
He also noted that the 700-kilometre Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, once completed, will significantly reduce traffic congestion and road accidents.
Speaking at the event, the Minister said, “Under your leadership, these 700 kilometers of roads will be completed, thanks to the commitment of our President. And they won’t just be completed—they’ll be delivered using concrete-reinforced pavement.”
“And we had sections 1, 2, 3. Section 1 is in Abuja, Nigeria, and Section 3 is in Kano. Substantially, the Kano section between Zaria and Kano has been completed by Julius Berger. And so the entire road, 350, was the 240 kilometers completed by Julius Berger.
“And the remaining 140 kilometers by 2, 240 by 2 is 480. 140 by 2 is 280. But the president is not only completing this 280.
“He has also added about 11 kilometers at the Kano section of the road to take the road to the Aminu Kano International Airport. And that work is going on now. Together with the remaining section in Kano State.
“The entire road – the president also directed that there should be solar throughout. And so today, the President has awarded the completion of sections 1 and 3, a total of 118 kilometers for a total sum of N252bn.”
The Federal Government has given Infiouest Construction Company a 14-month deadline to complete the reconstruction of Section II of the N777 billion Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Road.
Following the termination of the initial contract with Julius Berger Plc due to disagreements over cost variations, Section II was re-awarded to Infiouest for N525 billion.
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi announced the new timeline during the flag-off ceremony for Section II of the project at Jere, in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The reconstruction will be carried out using concrete-reinforced pavement, with the government aiming for rapid delivery.
Umahi praised Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his leadership and continued support in facilitating the timely execution of the project.
He also noted that the 700-kilometre Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, once completed, will significantly reduce traffic congestion and road accidents.
Speaking at the event, the Minister said, “Under your leadership, these 700 kilometers of roads will be completed, thanks to the commitment of our President. And they won’t just be completed—they’ll be delivered using concrete-reinforced pavement.”
“And we had sections 1, 2, 3. Section 1 is in Abuja, Nigeria, and Section 3 is in Kano. Substantially, the Kano section between Zaria and Kano has been completed by Julius Berger. And so the entire road, 350, was the 240 kilometers completed by Julius Berger.
“And the remaining 140 kilometers by 2, 240 by 2 is 480. 140 by 2 is 280. But the president is not only completing this 280.
“He has also added about 11 kilometers at the Kano section of the road to take the road to the Aminu Kano International Airport. And that work is going on now. Together with the remaining section in Kano State.
“The entire road – the president also directed that there should be solar throughout. And so today, the President has awarded the completion of sections 1 and 3, a total of 118 kilometers for a total sum of N252bn.”
