FG pledges timely completion of Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway

By Kunle Sanni –

The Federal Government has pledged to complete Section Three of the 61-kilometre Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State on schedule.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the pledge during an inspection visit to the project site on Tuesday as part of a citizens’ engagement tour of the South-East. He described modern road infrastructure as vital to economic growth, improved safety, and citizens’ welfare.

“This project is a visible testament to the government’s resolve to complete strategic highways nationwide for the benefit of Nigerians,” Idris said.

The road, being constructed by CGC Nigeria Limited at a cost of ₦100.8 billion, is a dual carriageway totaling 122 kilometres.

According to the Director of Highways (South-East), Engineer Tony Mbiko, the Enugu-bound section has been completed, while work on the remaining stretch is ongoing.