Federal government unveils cashless tolling system for Abuja-Keffi expressway
In a bid to revolutionize Nigeria’s transportation landscape, the Federal Government has announced the implementation of a cashless tolling system on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway and the dualized Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi road.
The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Works, aims to improve transportation efficiency, enhance traffic safety management, and stimulate economic growth in the region. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, inaugurated a committee to oversee the adoption of the cashless tolling system, part of the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI).
As part of the project, relief stations will be established along the expressway, providing amenities such as supermarkets, clinics, security outfits, parks, and vehicle services. These stations will ensure a 10-minute response time for emergencies, bolstering highway security.
“The idea is to have security personnel stationed at relief centers, monitoring vehicles and responding to incidents within 10 minutes,” Umahi explained. This initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s strategic economic recovery plans.
The project, funded by China Eximbank with a $460.8 million preferential buyer’s credit, will also feature CCTV cameras and solar lighting along the route. The cashless tolling system will reduce congestion, enhance security, and increase revenue.
Umahi commended President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope administration for its economic recovery initiatives and charged the committee to develop a robust implementation masterplan.
