The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation and maintenance of existing road infrastructure instead of embarking on new road construction projects.
Obi made the appeal in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, reiterating his long-standing position that repairing Nigeria’s deteriorating road network should take precedence over announcing fresh infrastructure projects.
According to him, many of the country’s major highways have fallen into disrepair, creating significant challenges for commuters, businesses and transport operators.
He stressed that the poor condition of critical roads has continued to hamper economic activities, increase travel time and raise the cost of transportation across the country.
Obi argued that the nation’s limited resources should be directed towards restoring existing roads to motorable condition before new projects are initiated.
He maintained that rehabilitating critical road infrastructure would provide immediate relief for road users, improve the movement of goods and services, and deliver greater economic value than spreading resources across new construction projects.
