The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to the timely completion of the Section Three of the 61 kilometer Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State.
Idris said this when he led a strong federal government delegation to the site of the road project as part of a wider Citizens’ Engagement tour of the South East, saying that modern road infrastructure is vital to economic growth, improved safety, and citizens’ welfare.
According to a statement signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister, Idris stated, “This project is a visible testament to government’s resolve to complete strategic highways nationwide for the benefit of Nigerians.”
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.
