The Federal Government fg, has officially commenced tolling operations on the 227.2km Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Expressway, with exemptions granted to police and military vehicles, The POINT reports....Read Full Article >>➤
Under the new tolling arrangement, vehicles will be charged based on their classification.
Saloon cars will pay ₦500, SUVs/Jeeps ₦800, light vehicles/minibuses ₦1,000, while trucks, buses, and multi-axle vehicles will pay ₦1,600.
The toll gates are divided into four sections: Keffi, Akwanga, Lafia, and Makurdi.
Speaking at the official commissioning of the tolling operation at Garaku Toll Station, Nasarawa State, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, emphasized the importance of tolling for road maintenance.
Represented by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Umahi explained that the road was rehabilitated and upgraded using a Preferential Credit Loan from China Exim Bank.
He stated, “It is with great pride and optimism that I stand before you today, on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, as we officially launch the commencement of toll operations on our federal roads, beginning with the 227.2km Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Road Corridor.
“As you are aware, the Road Corridor is a vital infrastructure route in Nigeria, serving as an essential highway for both the economic and social activities of the central and northern regions of the country.
“The Road Corridor is crucial for the economic, social, and strategic development of Nigeria. It serves as a key artery for trade, mobility, and national security while contributing to the growth of infrastructure, urbanization, and national cohesion.”
Umahi further highlighted that the revenue generated from tolling will be used for road maintenance and expansion, ensuring sustainability for future generations.
“Today, we embark on a journey to ensure that our infrastructure is preserved for the benefit of present and future generations. The collection of tolls will generate much-needed revenue for the maintenance and expansion of our roads.”
He also confirmed that frequent road users, particularly commercial light vehicles, would receive a 50% discount, as stipulated under the Federal Highway Act.
In his remarks, Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, represented by his Deputy, Emmanuel Akabe, commended President Bola Tinubu for completing the project and urged Nigerians to cooperate in making the tolling system successful. ...Read Full Article >>➤
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