Umahi Dares Nigerians, Show Me a Road in Nigeria that Has Lasted 10-Years
Nigerian Minister of Works, David Umahi, has thrown down a gauntlet to citizens, challenging them to show him any road constructed before President Bola Tinubu’s administration that has lasted 10 years without major repairs.
Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Umahi lamented the poor state of the country’s roads, attributing the frequent failures to substandard construction practices.
Umahi pointed out that asphalt roads typically have a lifespan of 25 years, after which they require resurfacing.
He emphasized that the current administration is committed to building roads that can last 50 to 100 years, citing the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway as an example of a project designed to stand the test of time.
The minister also highlighted the benefits of using concrete roads, which are more durable and require less maintenance than asphalt roads.
He noted that some concrete roads built in Nigeria in the 1950s are still in good condition, whereas asphalt roads constructed in recent decades have already developed potholes.
Umahi’s challenge comes amid efforts to revamp Nigeria’s road network, with the government investing heavily in infrastructure projects.
However, critics argue that corruption and poor project management continue to plague the sector.
