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The Digest:

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has stated that the Tinubu administration is building roads designed to endure for a century. Following an inspection of the Lagos–Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Benin expressway, Umahi emphasized that the shift to concrete pavement technology, over traditional asphalt, is key to delivering this legacy of superior, durable quality for future generations.

Key Points:
  • Works Minister Dave Umahi announced that roads are being built to last 100 years.
  • He cited the use of concrete pavement as the key to superior durability over asphalt.
  • The minister inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the Lagos-Benin expressway.
  • About 8.1 km of one carriageway has been completed on the Sagamu-bound lane.
  • The project includes solar-powered lights, CCTV, rest areas, and security posts.
  • Umahi directed that every completed 5km stretch be opened to traffic within 21 days.
  • He reaffirmed the government's commitment to delivering projects on time and achieving long-term value.
This ambitious vision aims to lay a foundational legacy, building pathways meant to outlive the transient storms of politics and become permanent arteries for national progress.

Sources: The Cable