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FG orders contractors not to block roads beyond 14 days
NG🏛️ Politics22 days ago

FG orders contractors not to block roads beyond 14 days

The Nigerian federal government has ordered road construction contractors not to block roads for more than 14 days. It also issued a 72-hour deadline to GELD Construction Company to make progress on the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway. Socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has advocated for legislation requiring government entities to pay contractors within 30 days of project completion, with penalties for delays. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, criticized ministry staff during inspections of road projects.

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The Guardian Nigeria logoThe Guardian NigeriaIndependentCenter22 days ago
FG orders contractors not to block roads beyond 14 days

The Nigerian federal government has ordered road construction contractors not to block roads for more than 14 days. It also issued a 72-hour deadline to GELD Construction Company to make progress on the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway. Socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has advocated for legislation requiring government entities to pay contractors within 30 days of project completion, with penalties for delays. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, criticized ministry staff during inspections of road projects.

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