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Contractors Beware: Umahi’s Deadline Warning to Avoid EFCC

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The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has issued a warning to contractors responsible for federal roads, stating that they must adhere to the agreed deadlines or risk facing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC).

Umahi delivered this warning on Saturday during an inspection of various sections of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano road project, as well as the Abuja-Lokoja highway.

The Minister indicated that he would call upon anti-corruption agencies to investigate contractors working on sections of the Abuja–Lokoja highway who, despite having received some mobilization funds, have made less than 20 percent progress on their projects.

Regarding the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road, he remarked, “We have informed the president that the completion timeline for the project is 14 months for sections 1 and 3 and 2. For sections 1 and 3, a total of 118 kilometers has been allocated at a total cost of N252 billion.

Concerning the Abuja to Lokoja road, the Minister noted that the length is approximately 230 kilometers multiplied by two, emphasizing that the total length is about 460 kilometers.

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Umahi cautioned the contractor in charge of the project that if significant progress is not made by November, the work will be halted.

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Faisal Salisu Dambatta is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and digital publisher recognized for his dedication to factual reporting and public-interest storytelling. He has built a reputation for blending traditional journalistic integrity with modern, data-driven news analysis.Over the years, Faisal has covered national and regional developments across politics, governance, technology, and socio-economic affairs. His writing emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and the preservation of journalistic ethics in the digital age.He currently serves as a lead editor at Etimes247 Newspaper, where he oversees editorial direction, audience engagement, and the integration of SEO-optimized content strategies. Faisal believes in using media as a force for civic awareness and constructive public dialogue.When he’s not editing stories, he contributes to journalism training, digital literacy advocacy, and research on the evolution of online news consumption in Africa.Areas of Expertise: Investigative reporting | Digital publishing | Media strategy | SEO | Audience development

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