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<h2>The Federal Government has officially terminated the ₦740 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, citing non-performance as the primary reason. </h2>

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.”

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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.

The Federal Government has officially terminated the ₦740 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, citing non-performance as the primary reason.

FG terminates ₦740bn Abuja-Kaduna road contract with Julius Berger

<h2>Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his decision to revoke Julius Berger's certificate of occupancy (C of O) on land allocated to the company over two decades ago. </h2>

Speaking at the official launch of the Design and Construction of 40 Judges' Quarters in Abuja, Wike stated that the land in question, located in the Katampe District, had remained undeveloped for years.

Wike addressed the issue in the presence of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem.

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He explained that the decision was made to better serve the public interest by providing housing for judges.

"When we were looking for land to build these quarters, I saw this empty plot marked as Julius Berger's. I called the director of lands to confirm its ownership and learned it had been allocated 15 to 20 years ago," Wike explained.

According to Wike, the land had remained untouched since its allocation, prompting him to take action.

"I invited the Managing Director of Julius Berger for dinner. We didn't discuss the land, but the next day, he received the revocation letter," he revealed.

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Wike clarified that the revocation was not personal, but a decision was made to utilise the land for urgent public purposes.

"How will the government allocate land for over 20 years and nothing happens? Thank God they didn't develop it; now we can use it to build homes for our judges."

The project underscores Wike's commitment to enhancing the judiciary's working environment in Abuja by efficiently using undeveloped land for critical infrastructure.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his decision to revoke Julius Berger's certificate of occupancy (C of O) on land allocated to the company over two decades ago.

Wike revokes Julius Berger’s land allocation for judges' quarters in Abuja

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