By Enemona Samuel Endurance | The Bureau News
Senate seeks speedy re-award of Aniba–Dekina–Shintaku Road, backs Sukuk funding and tolling
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to immediately re-award and complete the long-abandoned Aniba–Dekina–Shintaku Road in Kogi State — a corridor lawmakers described as critical to links between the South-East, South-South and Northern regions. The Bureau News notes that senators called for innovative financing and possible tolling to ensure sustainability.
Motion highlights — Nigeria News Today
Leading the motion, Senator Isah Jibrin (Kogi East) lamented years of neglect despite the road’s economic value. He recalled the project was first awarded in February 2022 to Tech Engineering Company Nigeria Limited by the then Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, but later revoked for poor performance and subsequently abandoned.
“The Federal Government can leverage innovative funding mechanisms such as Sukuk bonds to finance this vital project. When completed, the road can sustain itself through toll revenue and maintenance funding.” — Sen. Isah Jibrin
Why it matters
- Travel time crisis: Commuters now spend 4+ hours on a trip that once took <40 minutes.
- Economic lifeline: The route serves trade and mobility between three key geopolitical regions.
- Safety and cost: Degraded pavement increases accident risk, vehicle damage and logistics costs.
Senate resolutions
- Urged the Federal Ministry of Works to prioritise re-award and completion.
- Advised using Sukuk or other special funding channels; introduce tolling at both ends for cost recovery and upkeep.
- Adopted Sen. Mohammed Tahir Monguno (Borno North)’s prayer to capture the project in the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
- Noted Sen. Abba Moro (Benue South)’s call to include the Otukpo–Roundabout–Adoka Road in similar funding.
“This is what good representation means — identifying and championing the needs of your people.” — Senate President Godswill Akpabio, commending Sen. Jibrin
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Federal Ministry of Works
Image: Senators during plenary as the chamber backs innovative funding for key corridors — The Bureau News
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