By Nkechi Eze
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has directed the contractor handling the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road project, Infiouest Nigeria Limited, to immediately open all sections of the road to ease the movement of commuters traveling during the Eid al-Adha festive period and ensure safer and smoother journeys.
According to an official signed statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media), Francis Nwaze, the Minister gave the directive as part of efforts to improve traffic flow and reduce hardship for motorists plying the critical highway during the festive season.
The statement disclosed that Senator Engr. David Umahi is aware of the earlier accident that occurred along the road corridor, noting that the incident has been completely cleared to restore normal vehicular movement.
It further stated that security agencies have been deployed to strategic points along the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano highway to maintain law and order as well as guarantee the safety of commuters throughout the Eid al-Adha celebrations.
