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As Keffi–Nasarawa Road Crumbles, Residents Urge Governor Sule To o Act

The worsening condition of the Keffi–Nasarawa Road has once again come under intense public scrutiny, with growing calls for the Nasarawa State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, to intervene without delay.

Originally constructed as a strategic link connecting Northern Nigeria — from Abuja and Benue — to the Southeast and Southwest, the road has now become a nightmare for commuters, traders, health workers, and motorists. As one of the state’s busiest corridors for the movement of people, goods, and services, its steady decline poses grave risks to both lives and livelihoods.

Observers describe the situation as “painful,” pointing out the irony that the same route hosts the nation’s largest lithium processing plant, as well as research institutes, institutions of learning, bustling markets, and thriving agricultural and solid mineral activities.

Despite this, the road that underpins such economic and social vibrancy is left to collapse. Daily accidents, frequent vehicle breakdowns, rising insecurity, and skyrocketing transport costs have become a grim reality for those who rely on it.

Economic analysts warn that while food and commodity prices are beginning to ease nationwide, these gains are nearly wiped out in Nasarawa due to the high cost of transportation linked to the road’s poor state. Patients in urgent need of medical care, including those on referral are also placed at serious risk. The arduous journey not only delays treatment but, in some cases, proves fatal.

Stakeholders are therefore appealing for Governor Sule’s intervention by facilitating urgent rehabilitation of the road, even though it falls under federal jurisdiction. They point to precedents such as former Bauchi State Governor Adamu Mu’azu, who undertook similar federal projects under a refund arrangement, allowing the Federal Government to reimburse verified costs. Several other states have adopted this model to prevent further loss of lives and protect their economies.

Public opinion holds that Governor Sule, widely regarded for his pragmatic and development-oriented leadership, is well positioned to take up such an initiative. While the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, is expected to prioritize the route, residents insist that Nasarawa State cannot afford to wait indefinitely for federal intervention.

Civil society groups, business leaders, transport unions, and traditional rulers are also rallying behind the growing appeal. Many believe that restoring the Keffi–Nasarawa Road will not only save lives but also unlock new economic opportunities that the state has long been striving to harness.

For commuters, traders, and investors alike, the message is unmistakable: the Keffi–Nasarawa Road is more than just a stretch of asphalt. It is the state’s economic lifeline — and it requires urgent attention now.

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