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| The REAL Reason Abuja-keffi-akwanga-makurdi Highway Is NOW Tolling by Yungbliss(op): 8:44am On Feb 05, 2025 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quvd-91JrIs The Federal Government has initiated tolling operations on the 227.2km Abuja–Keffi–Akwanga–Lafia–Makurdi Highway, implementing a cashless collection system. This move aims to generate revenue for the maintenance and expansion of road infrastructure, as well as to repay the $460.8 million loan secured from China Exim Bank for the road's rehabilitation and upgrade. The tolling system features four toll stations located at Keffi, Akwanga, Lafia, and Makurdi. Toll fees are structured as follows: Saloon Cars: ₦500 SUVs/Jeeps: ₦800 Minibuses: ₦1,000 Multi-Axle Vehicles: ₦1,600 Frequent road users, such as commercial light vehicles, are eligible for a 50% discount. Additionally, certain vehicles, including security, diplomatic, ambulances, tricycles, motorcycles, and other two or three-wheeled transport modes primarily used by disadvantaged populations, are exempt from toll fees. The cashless tolling system is part of the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI), designed to promote a sustainable transportation ecosystem. A committee has been established to develop the implementation framework, focusing on creating a comprehensive master plan to achieve the economic and social goals of the initiative. The Federal Government encourages Nigerians to embrace this initiative, highlighting its role in facilitating road maintenance and contributing to economic growth. |
| Re: The REAL Reason Abuja-keffi-akwanga-makurdi Highway Is NOW Tolling by Acekidc4(m): 8:54am On Feb 05, 2025 |
Huh🤔 |
| Re: The REAL Reason Abuja-keffi-akwanga-makurdi Highway Is NOW Tolling by CodeTemplar: 9:13am On Feb 05, 2025 |
Oyel money is becoming less available by the day so tolling of roads is bound to increase. |
| Re: The REAL Reason Abuja-keffi-akwanga-makurdi Highway Is NOW Tolling by Yungbliss(op): 10:02am On Feb 05, 2025 |
CodeTemplar:Yes, and it seems after constructing roads now, they will be trolling |
| Re: The REAL Reason Abuja-keffi-akwanga-makurdi Highway Is NOW Tolling by Yungbliss(op): 1:39pm On Feb 05, 2025 |
Acekidc4:E shock you? |
| Re: The REAL Reason Abuja-keffi-akwanga-makurdi Highway Is NOW Tolling by Yungbliss(op): 5:07pm On Feb 05, 2025 |
Government of taxation |
| Re: The REAL Reason Abuja-keffi-akwanga-makurdi Highway Is NOW Tolling by helinues: 6:41pm On Feb 05, 2025 |
Yungbliss:The tolling is for the maintenance of the same road. You don't expect government to still be budgeting for that road maintenance |
| Re: The REAL Reason Abuja-keffi-akwanga-makurdi Highway Is NOW Tolling by Yungbliss(op): 2:03pm On Feb 08, 2025 |
helinues:Will there be an accountability for it? Won't they still Syphon the money? This is the same government that said there's no money and they removed subsidy, but went ahead to be buying jets and increase the number of people in the kitchen cabinet |
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