The Managing Director of China Harbour Engineering Company Nigeria Limited, (CHEC), Wang Wenfei, has stated that Tolling and twenty- five years concession contract for the maintenance of the 227.2km Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi Expressway is a major milestone that would play a crucial role in stimulating economic growth along the road corridor.
Wang Wenfei spoke during the official launch of toll operations on the Abuja–Akwanga–Lafia–Makurdi Road corridor which is designed to repay the $460.8 million loan obtained from the China Exim Bank for the road’s rehabilitation and upgrade.
Wang Wenfei praised the efforts of China Habour Engineering Company in delivering the project in record time, irrespective of challenges especially the COVID – 19 pandemic which necessitated the haulting of construction work for sometime.
He said that a lot of job opportunities were created during the construction of the project. ”We recruited a large number of employees during the project implementation, creating significant job opportunities along the route and training many skilled construction professionals”,
”The successful completion of this project has greatly improved road safety, security and comfort, significantly reduced travel time and provided immense convenience to residents and commuters”, he stated.
Further, Mr. Wang Wenfei noted that the construction of the 227.2km Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi Expressway has played a vital role in accelerating the economic development of of he road corridor and the country in general
He expressed gratitude to all stakeholders including the local community for a successful completion of the project noting that anyone who travels on the road can personally experience the positive impact it has brought. “Additionally, through our operation and maintenance company, we will create more long-term job opportunities, bringing lasting socio-economic benefits to the communities along the route”, he said
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