The Federal Ministry of Works on Wednesday announced that it is terminating Julius Berger’s contract on the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road over delays.
Minister’s aide Uchenna Orji stated that delays and poor standards in infrastructure projects will no longer be tolerated.
In a decisive move, the Nigerian government has terminated its contract with Julius Berger for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road.
In addition, the Federal Ministry of Works cited significant delays in the project without valid justification.
According to, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Works, Uchenna Orji, the Ministry expressed frustration with contractors who act like a “cartel” and show little regard for timely delivery, quality, or value for money.
These foreign contractors, the Ministry claims, often push for price variations and foreign exchange adjustments instead of focusing on the progress of the projects.
Furthermore, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has been firm in his commitment to improving the country’s infrastructure.
Under his leadership, the Renewed Hope agenda aims to shift the focus to professionalism, efficiency, and quality in all government projects. Umahi’s stance is clear: contractors must prioritise Nigeria’s interests and deliver on time, or face consequences.
As a result, by terminating the contract with Julius Berger, the Ministry sends a strong message to all contractors: only those who demonstrate dedication to Nigeria’s development will continue.
Ultimately, the Minister’s zero-tolerance policy is a signal that business-as-usual practices are no longer acceptable in the drive to improve the nation’s infrastructure.
