Fed Govt to reimburse Plateau over road interventions

• Published date: 10 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The Federal Government Team on the verification of state interventions on Federal Road infrastructure has visited Jos to assess the road projects carried out by the Plateau State with a view to reimbursing the state.

Minister of Transport Mu'azu Jaji Sambo, who led the team, said the visit followed the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari based on the submission made by Governor Simon Lalong requesting for the refund of funds expended on various Federal road projects and bridges such as the British-American Flyover and Dualisation to Lamingo Junction Roundabout which is nearing completion.

Other completed projects inspected include Heipang-Mararaban Jama'a Heipang, Mararaban Jama'a British American Junction, Secretariat Flyover Bridge, Polo Roundabout to Farin Gada, and British American Junction Flyover.

Others roads visited are the ongoing Construction of Demshin-Angwan Dadi-Kalong -Nyak, Shargan-Angwan Rina road (42.49km) and the Rehabilitation of Longvel-Yelwa-Mato Road (42km).

The minister described the projects as people-oriented and impactful...