Tinubu orders dualisation of Benin-Asaba road, Umahi says

Nigeria’s federal government has reclaimed responsibility for the Benin-Asaba Road after ending its concession, and President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full redesign of the 136-kilometre route as a dual carriageway. Works Minister David Umahi said design work was underway, with the project intended to ease travel between the South-South and South-East. He also reported upgrades to the First Niger Bridge, including resurfacing, solar lighting and CCTV, after inspectors found dangerous tampering with its structure. Umahi warned that illegal sand dredging within 10 kilometres of bridges was prohibited and ordered enforcement.