Umahi Commends JRB, Sets Deadline for China Harbour on Abuja–Keffi Road

Umahi Commends JRB, Sets Deadline for China Harbour on Abuja–Keffi Road

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has commended JRB Construction Company Limited for the quality and pace of work on the reconstruction of the Abuja–Keffi dual carriageway.

Umahi gave the commendation during an on-the-spot inspection of the project, where he praised the company’s professionalism while drawing attention to areas requiring further improvement to meet expected standards.

JRB Construction was awarded the emergency intervention reconstruction of the road in October 2025 and has since shown notable speed and efficiency in executing the project.

During the same inspection tour, the minister also visited the section being handled by China Harbour Engineering Company, where he issued a directive for the project to be completed and handed over by the end of February 2026 or face sanctions in line with contractual terms.

“I am giving you the end of February to hand over this job. You must come to my office on Wednesday with your timetable and a commitment to complete the project by then,” Umahi said.

He stressed that 2026 would be an “action year” for the ministry, warning that indiscipline, negligence and failure to comply with directives would no longer be tolerated.

On his part, the Chairman of JRB Group, Jimoh Rauf, commended the Federal Government for empowering indigenous companies to demonstrate their capacity and professionalism.

“I assure you that by the end of March 2026, this project will be completed,” Rauf said.