By our reporter in Abuja
The Abuja-Kaduna highway has become a nightmare for travellers, with many stuck for days due to the road’s deplorable condition. One motorist shared their ordeal: “Kaduna-Abuja expressway… we are stuck again at Jere… for over four hours now, plus hundreds of children and Sallah rams all over the place. Some already falling sick.”
The road’s condition has turned it into a death trap, with travellers facing hunger, sickness, and uncertainty. “The only thing we lack in this country is patience, every other thing we have abundantly. I am so hungry now, I fear for my children’s cake, sitting pretty in my bag,” the motorist added 😔.
The situation has sparked outrage among travellers, with many calling for immediate action to repair the road. The Abuja-Kaduna highway is a critical route, connecting the nation’s capital to the north, and its poor condition is affecting trade and commerce.
Motorists are urging authorities to prioritize road maintenance and provide emergency services for stranded travellers. The Federal Government had announced plans to repair the road, but progress has been slow.
Travelers are advised to plan ahead and avoid last-minute trips on the Abuja-Kaduna highway. The road’s condition is expected to worsen during festive periods, making it even more hazardous.
The situation highlights Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges, with many roads in disrepair. Addressing these issues would greatly improve the country’s economy and save lives.Efforts to address the issue include government promises to repair the road, but progress has been slow. Travellers can avoid such situations by planning ahead, checking road conditions, and avoiding last-minute trips.
Efforts to address the issue include government promises to repair the road, but progress has been slow. Travellers can avoid such situations by planning ahead, checking road conditions, and avoiding last-minute trips. All effort to see the engineer and the construction firm for mix reaction as nobody is willing to comments.
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