In December 2009, the Federal Ministry of Works had awarded Contract 5900 for the reconstruction & asphalt overlay of the Benin – Ofosu section of the road in Edo State at a sum of N24,266,157,021.00 and a completion period of 24 months. However, due to paucity of funds, the project was only completed up to 55.61% at the inception of SURE-P in February 2012.
The inclusion of Benin – Ore – Shagamu Expressway (295km) among road projects being funded by SURE-P has ensured the completion of the Benin - Ofosu section. Construction work is on-going on the Ofosu - Ajebandele section, while the final section between Ajebandele - Shagamu was recently awarded by the Federal Executive Council.
To date SURE-P has invested N45.5 Billion in three active contracts on the Benin - Shagamu Expressway.
SURE-P’s budgets are intended to supplement provisions in the federation budget to the Federal Ministry of Works in order to ensure timely completion of projects.
For more information about projects being funded by SURE-P visit www.sure-p.gov.ng
