The Nigerian government has terminated Julius Berger’s contract for the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road rehabilitation project due to “unacceptable delays and non-compliance with revised terms and scope,” according to official sources.
The contract’s initial value has undergone multiple variations and adjustments, with the Federal Executive Council recently approving a revised project scope. However, Julius Berger allegedly submitted altered cost estimates, leading to further friction with the Ministry.
“As a result of Julius Berger’s inability to meet project deadlines and comply with revised terms, we have been left with no choice but to terminate the contract,” said a government official.
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The Abuja-Kaduna section will now be completed by other contractors, including Dangote Industries Nigeria Ltd.
The government’s frustration with the delays goes beyond mere construction timelines, as the Abuja-Kaduna highway is a “critical route connecting Abuja and the north, vital to the country’s economic development.”
