Facts You should Know About: Dualization Of Lokoja – Benin Road: Obajana Junction – Benin Section II: Okene -Auchi, In Kogi -EDO State
In February 2025 The Federal Government started work on expanding the Ajaokuta-Okene-Auchi-Ekpoma-Benin Road into a dual carriageway. This was after the previous contract was cancelled and given to new contractors same last year due to poor performance.
Minister of Works David Umahi led the project’s launch and explained its history. He shared that President Bola Tinubu ordered a permanent fix for the road using special concrete technology (called Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement) that should last between 50 and 100 years.
The road has been causing major problems for travellers due to its poor condition and heavy traffic. The project had been delayed for a long time, affecting many road users. When Umahi took office, he visited the site and met with the previous contractors, but saw no improvements.
After reporting these issues to President Tinubu, Umahi was ordered to find an immediate and lasting solution. This led to the cancellation of contracts for three out of the four sections of the road.
The road project is divided into four sections, with three sections running through Edo State. Section II runs from Okene to Auchi and is 63.70 kilometres long.
Section III stretches from Auchi to Ehor, covering 54.224 kilometres, while Section IV extends from Ehor to Benin for 67.9 kilometres. The first section, from Obajana Junction to Ajaokuta Junction, is currently being constructed by CGC Nigeria Ltd., who also handles Section II.
BUA Construction Nigeria Ltd. Is building Section III, and CBC Nigeria Ltd is also constructing Section IV.
Work is actively ongoing on the This road as Government has resolved to make
This Road accessible and motorable in no distant time.
