Africa Plus Partners (APP), an Infrastructure Development Financier has in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works officially flagged off the Benin-Asaba Expressway re-development project, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI).

The 125-kilometre corridor part of HDMI Phase 1, is a crucial component of the Federal Government’s highways programme geared towards ensuring the sustainable development, maintenance and world-class management of vital roads infrastructure.

Sen. Davd Umahi, while speaking at the weekend during the official handing over ceremony of the road re-development to APP, the Minister of Works, underscored the Federal Government’s vision for modernising infrastructure and ensuring its long-term sustainability.

He said: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is delivering a robust and interconnected infrastructure that promotes ease of movement, strengthens the economy and ensures a self-sustaining transport network that supports growth for generations to come”.

“The Benin-Asaba highway is a crucial link between the Southern and Northern regions, vital for trade and other economic activities. The highway is an essential part of the nation’s economic backbone and has long been in need of urgent rehabilitation and upgrade.

On his part, the host governor, Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, who was also representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praised the private sector-led financing structure.

According to Okpebholo, “This is a legacy project. For private investors to risk their capital, it shows strong belief in the president’s vision and the future of our economy”.
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