The Federal Government has expressed its determination to complete the Section Three of the 61 kilometer Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State. The dual carriageway, which is 122 kilometer in total, is valued at ₦100.8 billion.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance when he led a federal government delegation to the site of the road project as part of a wider Citizens’ Engagement tour of the South East.
The minister acknowledged that modern road infrastructure is vital to economic growth, improved safety and citizens’ welfare.
“This project is a visible testament to government’s resolve to complete strategic highways nationwide for the benefit of Nigerians.”
The road is under construction by the CGC Nigeria Limited.
Director of Highways, Southeast, Engineer Tony Mbiko confirmed that the Enugu-bound section has been completed and that work on the remaining stretch is ongoing.
Speaking during the tour, minister Idris assured that Nigeria “will never go back to that era where the South-East or certain part of the country is being treated marginally.”
Idris said that, to address issues of marginalisation, Tinubu established new development commissions for all previously uncovered zones, ensuring no region is left behind.
According to him the President’s inclusive governance style is evident in balanced appointments and equitable distribution of projects .
“By the end of Tinubu’s first term, the benefits of his reforms will be clearer.
“The federal government remains committed to transparency, accountability, and delivering the dividends of democracy to all Nigerians.
“With Tinubu, Nigeria is marching towards prosperity.”
The minister added that the federal government has rolled out various empowerment and humanitarian programmes to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal and other tough but necessary policies of the administration.
The event was attended by different stakeholders from the state.
