Benin–Asaba highway gridlock gets global attention after Al Jazeera Report

By Efe Onodjae The worsening traffic gridlock on the Benin–Asaba Highway has attracted international attention following a report by global news network Al Jazeera on the persistent crisis. The major highway, which links Edo and Delta states, has in recent times witnessed severe traffic congestion, leaving motorists an

The directive comes amid worsening conditions on the highway, with motorists and passengers reportedly spending days trapped in traffic.

Works Minister David Umahi has ordered the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba road to quit due to poor work, citing public disorder concerns. Get the

[Vanguard] LAGOS -- As Nigerians lament the poor state of roads across the country, the Federal Government said yesterday it will review all concessioned roads to ensure the terms of contract were met to ease the pains of the people.