The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation of existing roads over embarking on new road construction projects.
In a statement on his X handle on Monday, Obi said the government should prioritise the rehabilitation and maintenance of critical roads rather than embarking on new road construction and dualisation projects that offer limited benefits.
According to him, fixing the country’s existing road infrastructure would have a greater impact on the lives of Nigerians than announcing new projects.
Obi cited the Asaba–Benin Road as an example of a key federal highway that requires urgent attention, describing it as a vital transport corridor linking several states to Lagos.
“Consider, for instance, the Asaba–Benin Road. This thoroughfare is a vital artery within Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure. Travellers from Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Rivers, Imo, Ebonyi, Cross River, Abia, Enugu, and
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