This decision follows a seven-day ultimatum issued by Minister of Works David Umahi, demanding the company’s acceptance of the government’s offer for the completion of the 82-kilometre section II of the road.
Umahi expressed his frustration over the contractor’s lack of progress, stating, “This delay is causing significant hardship for road users, and the Federal Government is negatively impacted by the situation.”
The Minister’s comments highlight the ongoing challenges faced by motorists using the route, which has only seen 27 percent completion over the past six years.
According to a statement from Mohammed Ahmed, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Works, the termination was enacted after the company failed to comply with directives to remobilise to the site.
The statement noted, “Based on non-compliance with reviewed cost, scope and terms, stoppage of work, and refusal to remobilise to site… the Federal Ministry of Works has issued a 14-day Notice of Termination.”
Despite progress on other sections of the road—such as the Kaduna-Zaria section, which has been completed—the Abuja-Kaduna section has languished in delays.
Umahi previously accused Julius Berger of politicising the project to undermine the current administration, indicating deeper tensions surrounding the road’s rehabilitation.
