Cars using the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi Highway now have to pay toll gate costs of up to N1,600, according to the Nigerian government, which is led by President Bola Tinubu.
This was revealed by Works Minister David Umahi on Tuesday during the road’s Garaku Toll Plaza axis opening.
According to the government, toll gate fees vary based on the type of automobile or vehicle and can range from N500 to N1,600.
Additionally, the government exempted tricycles, ambulances, diplomatic cars, and security vehicles from paying the costs.
Bello Goronyo, the Minister of State for Works, represented Mr. Umahi.
The News Agency of Nigeria quoted Goronyo, “The Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi project is the first among the nine corridors being concessioned under the Highways Development and Management Initiative (HDMI) Phase 1 to commence operations.”
“In the coming months, the Federal Government will continue with the launching and operationalisation of the remaining ones located across the six geopolitical zones of this country.
He said, “This initiative has opened a new chapter in the history of Nigeria, as it allows the Federal Government to overcome bad routes.”
“The toll order fee schedule for Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafayette-Makurdi Federal Highway has been designated as follows: cars-N500; SUV Jeep-N800; minibuses N1000, and multi-axle vehicles, trucks and buses N1600.
“However, frequent road users like the commercial light vehicles defined under the Federal Highways Act, will enjoy a 50 per cent discount.
“Authorized vehicles, pedal vehicles, tricycles, motorcycles, and other modes of two or three wheels transport used by mainly disadvantaged populations will be offered a 100 per cent discount,” he added.