After series of failed promises by previous
administrations, President Bola Tinubu last Sunday March 23, 2025, officially
flagged off the reconstruction of the 125-kilometer Benin-Asaba Highway to the
admiration of a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
The oproject which is estimated to cost N225Bn, will
be funded through Private-Public-Partnership (PPP) between the federal
government and a pool of private investors. When completed, the Benin-Abraka
road will be tolled by the investors to recoup their investment.
The president who was represented by Senator Monday
Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, assured that the project, which is set to be
completed in 30 months, will significantly boost trade and economic activities
in the Niger Delta region.
He emphasized that the highway construction will
enhance transportation efficiency between Edo and Delta States.
The Benin-Asaba Route is a 125km Highway, stastarting
from AIF Roundabout (Benin) to Summit Junction (Asaba) which serves as a major
link between the south-East, South-South and some parwith Benin and Asaba t
being the capital of Edo and Delta States respectively.
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