The Nigerian government has implemented a new regulation that mandates road contractors to be present on-site for at least two weeks before they can receive mobilisation payments.
During an inspection of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway, Minister of Works David Umahi announced this, according to a statement posted on the ministry’s website on Sunday.
“He stressed that the Ministry’s decision that every contractor must be at the site and working for at least two weeks before the mobilisation fee is paid, is the way to go for sustainable project development and delivery,” the statement read in part.
Umahi noted that the policy’s objective is to ensure that only dedicated contractors oversee Nigeria’s road initiatives, thus minimising instances of stalled construction sites.
Furthermore, the statement indicated that Umahi offered updates regarding the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway, which is a vital economic route connecting Nigeria’s northern and southern regions as well as neighbouring countries such as Cameroon, Niger, and Benin.
He said that the final stretch of the project, from Zaria to Kano, is set to be approved and awarded shortly. The Minister of Works also touched on the recent cancellation of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc’s contract for this project, attributing it to delays.
However, he assured that the company continues to be involved in other federal road projects, such as the Bodo-Bonny Road and significant bridge construction in Lagos.
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