The Federal Government has restated the commitment to complete the Section One of the Abuja-Kaduna highway by the end of April.

The project was initially awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, but on termination, was re-warded to Infouest Nigeria Limited.

The project’s Engineer’s Representative, Chukuma Kalu, during the media tour to the project site, explained that the decision to re-award the contract was necessary to fast-track the delivery of the project.

Providing an update, Kalu said the re-completion of the outstanding sections was awarded in two lots under Section One.

He said the project includes a 40.5-kilometre dual CRCP stretch, totaling 81 kilometres, a 17.3-kilometre asphalt section, linking the Kano-Zaria road, and a 6.63-kilometre dual asphalt wearing course overlay in Kano State.

The Senior Project Manager, Infouest Nigeria Limited, Robert Turner, said the company is working round the clock to meet the deadline.

The team had inspected the 43.65 kilometer Maraba-Keffi Road handled by Harbour Engineering construction company.

The road project is under the Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit scheme awarded April 19, 2026, at the cost of N73.8 billion for a duration of 30 months.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, Grace Ike, had commended the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for engaging journalists in an on-the-spot assessment of ongoing road projects, just as she described the move as a strong signal of transparency and accountability.