The Federal Government has set a December 20, 2025 deadline to pay all outstanding contractor debts, aiming to quell recent protests. Minister of Works David Umahi assured payments would be made after verification by a special committee approved by President Tinubu.
Contractors had protested alleged N4 trillion debt. The Ministry of Works is also involving ICPC and EFCC in project audits to ensure transparency. The Keffi Flyover, damaged in July, has been reopened after swift government intervention.