Minister of Works, David Umahi has terminated the contract awarded to Levant Construction Company for the reconstruction of the Benin-Sapele-Warri Expressway (Section 1: Benin – Imasabor) over non-performance.
The road is being executed under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme.
Umahi, on his official Facebook handle, said he had earlier expressed disapproval over the failure and/or neglect of the construction firm to live up to expectations in their contractual duties.
Umahi said that “I have ordered the termination of the contract with Levant Construction Limited on the reconstruction of the Benin-Sapele-Warri Road (Section 1: Benin – Imasabor) being executed under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme, due to non-performance.
“During a meeting with the chief executives of GELD Construction Limited and SKECC Nigeria Limited, I expressed disapproval over the failure and/or neglect of Messrs Levant to live up to expectations in their contractual duties.
“Despite warnings and notices, Levant Construction Limited failed to respond, leading to the decision to terminate the contract.
“I have directed the permanent secretary to get the job properly terminated and write a letter for joint measurement.
“Additionally, we will request repayment of the APG, and if necessary, the matter will be taken to the EFCC.”
However, Umahi expressed happiness with the discussion he had with SKECC Nigeria Limited and Geld Construction Limited, who had agreed to redouble their efforts on their respective sections of the road project.
Read also:
- Umahi expresses sadness over slow pace of work on Enugu-Onitsha Expressway
- Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to begin tolling in December – Umahi
- Umahi: FG inherits 2,604 projects worth N13tn, prioritizes 440 for completion
“Conversely, I expressed satisfaction with the outcome of discussions with SKECC Nigeria Limited and Geld Construction Limited, who have agreed to step up work on their respective sections of the road project.
“I commend the governors of Delta State and Edo State for their interventions on some kilometers of the road project,” Umahi added.
The minister further assured Nigerians that the Tinubu administration is committed to ensuring the inclusivity of all zones in infrastructure development.
“Regarding allegations of marginalization in road infrastructure development, I want to assure Nigerians that the administration is committed to inclusive development across the six geo-political zones.
“We are executing numerous road projects in the North, including the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, Sokoto-Zamfara-Katsina-Kaduna Road, and Kano Northern By-pass, among others.
“In fact, the North has 52 percent of the four legacy projects of Mr. President, while the South has 48 percent. I urge Nigerians to see these projects as national endeavours, benefiting the entire country,” he said.
The minister stated that the ministry remains committed to the mission of restoring confidence in Nigeria’s road infrastructure and showcasing the transformational power of the administration.
![Ronaldo's future with Al-Nassr In limbo By Paul Joseph Cristiano Ronaldo's position at Al-Nassr is unclear after he was left out of the squad for their Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh on Monday. Reports indicate that the 40-year-old is reluctant to play due to dissatisfaction with the club's management by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). Both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal, the country's most successful club with 19 league titles, are managed by the PIF, which also backs Newcastle United. Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2022 after leaving Manchester United mid-season, making him the highest-paid player in football history with an annual salary of £177 million. However, during his time there, he has only won the Arab Club Champions Cup. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner signed a new two-year contract in June 2025. Before agreeing to the new contract, there were rumors about a possible exit from Al-Nassr, including a loan move to rivals Al-Hilal. The Arab Club Champions Cup is the only trophy Ronaldo has won with Al-Nassr. Since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has been a prolific scorer, netting 14 goals in the 2022-23 Saudi Pro League after joining mid-season. He has been the league's top scorer for the past two seasons, with 35 and 25 goals, respectively. After being named the Best Middle East Player at the Globe Soccer Awards in December, Ronaldo stated: "You know what my goal is. I want to win trophies and I want to reach that number [1,000 goals] that you all know. I will definitely reach that number, assuming I stay injury-free." He scored his 17th goal of the season against Al-Kholood on Friday, bringing his career total to 961 goals—39 shy of his target. Al-Nassr finished as league runners-up in his first two seasons and came in third last season, trailing champions Al-Ittihad by 13 points. They also lost in the final of the King's Cup in the 2023-24 season to Al-Hilal on penalties. In the previous season, Al-Nassr was eliminated from the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals by Japan's Kawasaki Frontale and only qualified for the second-tier Asian Champions League Two this season. Meanwhile, their domestic rivals Al-Ahli became Asian champions last year, featuring players like Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, and Ivan Toney. The only trophy Ronaldo has secured with the club remains the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023. Sen. Dickson condemns undue jostling to replace Ewhrudjakpor](https://thetrumpet.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Senator-Seriake-Dickson-3-e1733174146504-120x86.jpg)
