Normalcy Returns In Abuja-Lokoja, Says Official

The Minister of Works, Sen David Umahi, says normal traffic flow has been restored on the Abuja-Lokoja Highway.

This followed a disruption occasioned by a standoff between truck drivers and military personnel over the weekend.

A statement by the Director of the Press Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed, said the incident, which reportedly involved the smashing of a truck’s windscreen, led to a blockade of a portion of the road by truck drivers, resulting in severe traffic gridlock along the alignment.

He added that the development caused significant delays and hardship to road users travelling towards Lokoja and other destinations during this festive season.

He said the Minister’s response directed the immediate opening of already completed sections of the Expressway and approved the deployment of all necessary measures to restore free movement and ease the hardship being experienced by the road users.

He said, “The directive, which was promptly implemented on Sunday, 21st December, 2025, has helped to decongest the affected corridor and improve traffic flow.”

According to the statement, the Federal Controller of Works, Kogi State, Engr. Patiko Isah said, “The Field Headquarters, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies, restored the free flow of traffic at about 2:00 a.m. today.”

The Minister, therefore, appealed to motorists to remain patient, orderly, and cautious, particularly during this peak holiday travel period.

He further reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable road transportation nationwide.