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Urgent Repairs Needed: Auchi-Benin Expressway Faces Severe Damage
Urgent Repairs Needed: Auchi-Benin Expressway Faces Severe Damage....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Auchi-Benin Expressway, situated just after Aviele near Egouno in the Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, has experienced significant damage, leading to serious concerns among local residents and commuters.
A recent report from Monitng, a civic technology platform that tracks public projects, reveals that a tanker has been stranded at the damaged location for over a week. This situation has severely impacted local farms, causing disruption in the agricultural activities of the region.
Monitng has called for immediate action from the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and the Edo State Government. They emphasized the need for coordination with relevant agencies to repair the road and restore safe passage for commuters. “Dear Federal Ministry of Works & Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, this is a SEVERELY DAMAGED section of the Auchi-Benin Expressway. We urge the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency and the Edo State Government to take swift action to address this issue,” the platform stated.
The damage to the road has resulted in considerable disruption, making immediate repairs essential for the safety and efficiency of this critical route for all users.
Ongoing Infrastructure Projects and Mismanagement
In an interview with SaharaReporters, a source provided details about the ongoing infrastructure projects related to the Auchi-Benin Expressway. The project titled “Dualization of Obajana Junction to Benin” is divided into multiple sections, with specific contractors assigned and substantial funds allocated.
- Section II – Okene to Auchi
- Contractor: Mothercat Ltd.
- Contract Sum: ₦21.29 billion
- Current Completion Level: 48.85%
- 2020 SUKUK Payment: ₦4.0 billion
- Kms Covered (2020): 56.87 km
- Section III – Auchi to Ehor
- Contractor: Dantata & Sawoe
- Contract Sum: ₦34.86 billion
- Current Completion Level: 13.41%
- 2020 SUKUK Payment: ₦4.0 billion
- Kms Covered (2020): 23.0 km
A total of ₦162 billion was budgeted in 2020 for various road projects, including the Auchi-Benin Expressway. However, there are concerns about the mismanagement of these funds. Despite ₦34 billion allocated for the expressway, only ₦4 billion has been released as of 2020, leaving the road in a state of abandonment.
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