FG Exempts Police, Military Vehicles As Tolling Begins On Keffi- Makurdi Road

…Commercial Vehicles To Get 50% Discount

Police, Military Vehicles and others have been exempted from paying tolling fees on the 227.KM Abuja-Keffi- Akwanga-Makurdi Express Way, THE WHISTLER can report.

Also, under the arrangement, vehicles plying the route will be paid according to their classifications.

A document sighted by THE WHISTLER revealed that cars will pay N500, SUV Jeep N800, light vehicles/minibuses–N1000, while trucks/buses and multi-Axie/vehicles will pay N1,600.

The Toll gates on the routes are divided into four sections, namely, Keffi, Akwanga, Lafia and Makurdi.

Speaking at the official commissioning of the tolling operation at Garaku Toll Station, Nasarawa State, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, said the government rehabilitated and upgraded the road through a Preferential Credit Loan from China Exim Bank.

Represented by the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Umahi said tolling operations are pivotal steps that would aid the maintenance of road networks across the country.

He said, “It is with great pride and optimism that I stand before you today, on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, as we officially launch the commencement of toll operations on our federal roads, beginning with the 227.2km Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Road Corridor.
“As you are aware, the Road Corridor is a vital infrastructure route in Nigeria, serving as an essential Highway for both the economic and social activities of the central and northern regions of the country.

“The Road Corridor is crucial for the economic, social, and strategic development of Nigeria. It serves as a key artery for trade, mobility, and national security while contributing to the growth of infrastructure, urbanization, and national cohesion.

“It is to be recalled that the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), rehabilitated and upgraded the road through a Preferential Credit Loan from China Exim Bank.

“Tolling Operations is a pivotal step towards the realization of our vision for a more efficient, sustainable and well-maintained road transport system for our beloved country.

” Today, we embark on a journey to ensure that our infrastructure is preserved for the benefit of present and future generations.

“The collection of tolls will generate much-needed revenue for the maintenance and expansion of our roads.

“It is important to state that the Toll Order/Fee Schedule for the Abuja-Ket-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Federal Highway has been gazette as follows: Saloon Cars would be tolled for N500; SUVs/Jeeps N800; Minibuses N1000; and Mult-Axle Vehicles N1,600.

“However, frequent road users like Commercial light vehicles as defined under the Federal Highway Act would enjoy a 50 per cent discount”.

Also speaking, the Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the completion of the road and sought cooperation from Nigerians to make the project a success.

FG Exempts Police, Military Vehicles As Tolling Begins On Keffi- Makurdi Road is first published on The Whistler Newspaper