The Federal Government has reconfirmed its commitment to the timely completion of Section Three of the 61 kilometer Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State.
Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, disclosed in a statement that the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, led a federal government delegation to the site of the road project, as part of a Citizens’ Engagement tour of the South East, and emphasized the vital role of modern road infrastructure in promoting economic growth, safety, and citizens’ welfare.
“This project is a visible testament to government’s resolve to complete strategic highways nationwide for the benefit of Nigerians,” said Idris.
Under construction by the CGC Nigeria Limited, the 61-kilometre dual carriageway (122 km in total) is valued at ₦100.8 billion. The Enugu-bound section has been completed, while work on the remaining stretch is ongoing, according to the Director of Highways, Southeast, Engineer Tony Mbiko.
