By Ambrose Amos
The Federal Government says it is considering terminating the concession agreement for the Benin–Asaba road project over alleged incompetence and slow pace of work.
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, gave the indication during an inspection visit to the project site in Benin City.
The Minister’s visit to the Benin–Agbor road bypass was on the directive of President Bola Tinubu.
It followed a recent protest by Edo youths over what they described as the poor handling of the project, which they say has caused untold hardship to road users.
Accompanying the Minister were the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and some members of the National Assembly.
During the inspection, Senator Umahi expressed dissatisfaction with the level and quality of work done by the concessionaire.
He said the Federal Government may have no option but to revoke the contract and re-award it to a more competent company if there is no immediate improvement.
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