Who failed travellers on Benin-Asaba road?

Author: ObohPublished on: August 29, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Who failed travellers on Benin-Asaba road?

For five days, the Benin-Agbor-Asaba Road turned into a nightmare for travellers, stuck in an endless traffic jam. Minister of Works, David Umahi, apologized to commuters while severely criticizing the concessionaire, Benin-Agbor Expressway Concession Company, for the road's deterioration. Despite warnings, the concessionaire removed asphalt, worsening the situation.

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