FG Begins Toll Collection On Abuja-Makurdi Expressway

All is now set for the official commissioning of tolling operations on the 227.2km Abuja-Keffi- Akwanga -Makurdi Road Expressway by the Minister of Works, Sen. Nweze David Umahi.

The historic event is taking place at the first tolling plaza, Garaku, Nasarawa state.

Distinguished guests expected at the event are the governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdulahi A. Sule, the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the Minister of State Works, Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Engr. Olufunsho Olusesan Adebiyi among others.

The Abuja-Akwanga-Lafia-Markurdi Expressway was constructed under Highways Development and Management Initiative (HDMI) Phase II Value Added Concession (VAC).

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, is billed to perform the ceremony at Garaku Toll Station, located at KM 32, Keffi-Akwanga section of the highway.