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FG launches toll collection on major Nigerian highway

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The Federal Government began collecting tolls Tuesday on the 227.2km Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Highway, marking a significant shift in infrastructure management. The launch took place at the Garaku Toll Plaza.

Minister of Works David Umahi, represented by Minister of State Bello Goronyo, emphasized the highway's crucial role in connecting central and northern Nigeria. The project operates under a 25-year concession agreement with MS China Harbour Operations and Maintenance Company, established in 2023 and funded through a China Exim Bank loan.

The toll rates are:

- Cars: N500

- SUVs: N800

- Minibuses: N1000

- Multi-axle vehicles, trucks, and buses: N1600

Commercial light vehicles will receive a 50% discount. Several vehicle categories are exempt from tolls, including security forces, diplomatic missions, ambulances, tricycles, motorcycles, and bicycles.

According to Lai Are, Managing Director of Catamaran, the toll system will operate cashlessly through POS terminals and electronic payment systems. The company plans to develop mobile apps and websites to facilitate easy payment.

This highway represents the first of nine corridors to be concessioned under the Highways Development and Management Initiative's Phase 1. The government aims to use toll revenue for maintenance and expansion, working toward a "modern, safe" transportation system that meets Nigeria's growing needs.

The new toll system prioritizes efficient traffic flow while generating funds for infrastructure maintenance. Similar toll launches are planned across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones in the coming months.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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