Location:
Port harcourt Enugu expressway, Nigeria, West Africa
Incident Date:
January 27, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
1.50
DESCRIPTION::
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, ordered the arrest of street traders on the completed section of the Aba axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway during his inspection of the project. Expressing disappointment, he highlighted issues such as driving against traffic, using the road for trading and refuse dumping. Umahi urged the governor to establish a task force to address these challenges and ensure the completion of the project. The minister also mentioned the increased cost of construction materials, proposing the use of locally sourced concrete due to rising prices.