The Managing Director , AG - Dangote Construction
Company, Mr . Ashif Juma , has said the firm will
deliver the Obajana - Kabba Road in Kogi State by
December .


According to Juma , the project will be the longest
concrete road in the country and will traverse the
North and South .


“ So far , 33 km earthwork and 22 km concrete
pavement have been accomplished . Every care is
being taken to ensure that Nigeria has a most durable
concrete road . We will deliver the project by
December this year . All hands are on deck , ” he
added .


Juma also urged government at all levels to switch
over to concrete roads instead of asphalt as such
were far superior , durable and cheaper , and would
not require frequent maintenance .


The firm also stated that motorists travelling on the
road had commended it for the initiative .
It quoted a businessman, Mr . Ibrahim Dantsoho , and
other motorists as commending the President of the
Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote , and described the
project as a big relief , as it had already started easing
travelling and connectivity in the region.


A human rights activist and consultant , Mr .
Abdullahi Umar , was also said to have commended
the Dangote Group and urged other companies to
emulate it .


A statement from the corporate communications
department of the Dangote Group on Sunday stated
that concrete roads last longer than asphalt roads
and do not have potholes .


“ A concrete road does not require frequent
maintenance as an asphalt road . It saves fuel for
motorists and protects tyres from wear and tear, ” the
firm added .


According to the firm , it is part of the group ’ s
determination to support the government and
Nigerians in order to grow the economy and facilitate
ease of doing business .


It added that the Obajana - Kabba rigid pavement road project was part of the Corporate Social Responsibility of the group .

Source: http://punchng.com/dangote-to-complete-obajana-kabba-concrete-road-by-december/

I hope it won't be too slippery during the heavy rains and the surface won't come off dusty with the cement wearing off.