Minister of Works threatens EFCC action against slow contractors on Abuja-Lokoja Road

Minister of Works Engr. David Umahi warned that three contractors working on the Abuja-Lokoja Road could face action from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. This warning came during an inspection where he noted one contractor had completed only three kilometers of an assigned stretch two years after the contract was awarded in 2023. Umahi stated that if contractors fail to meet timelines, the government has no choice but to hand the matter over to the EFCC and ICPC to recover funds.

The threat of investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission relates to the recovery of public funds tied to infrastructure projects. The EFCC operates as a mandated agency of the federal government, tasked with investigations and asset recovery.