On Tuesday, February 4, the Federal Government announced its plan to begin tolling on the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi Expressway.
The announcement which was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi while inaugurating the new tolling regime at Garaku Toll Station, Nasarawa State, will range from N500 for saloon cars to N1,600 for multi-axle vehicles.
According to Umahi, the revenue generated from the new tolling system would be used for the maintenance of all Federal Roads across the country.
The minister who was represented by his junior colleague, Bello Goronyo described the road corridor as crucial for the economic, social, and strategic development of Nigeria.
He said, “The collection of tolls will generate much-needed revenue for the maintenance and expansion of our roads.
It is important to state that the Toll Order/Fee Schedule for the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Federal Highway has been gazetted as follows: Saloon Cars would be tolled for N500; SUVs/Jeeps N800; minibuses N1000; and multi-axle vehicles, N1,600.
“However, frequent road users like commercial light vehicles as defined under the Federal Highway Act would enjoy a 50 per cent discount,” the minister stated.
Also, vehicles belonging to the police, military and other essential agencies will be exempted from the new tolling system.
(Politicsngr)