Monitng said the contractor deserted the project site more than three months ago, worsening traffic and causing untold hardship to thousands of residents who rely on the route.
The contractor handling the ₦224 million Ijora Causeway repair project in Lagos State has reportedly abandoned the site, leaving commuters and traders stranded in daily hardship despite huge funds already released by the Nigerian government.
The project, with Project Code: ERGP12209973 – Repairs of Failed Section on Ijora Causeway (Ijora 7UP to Carter Bridge), was captured in the 2024 budget with an approved sum of ₦414,411,854 under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Works.
Monitng, through its civic monitoring platform, Tracka, said findings via the GovSpend platform revealed that in August 2024, ₦224 million was released to the contractor, RCUBIX LTD, for the execution of the project. Despite that, major sections of the road remain in terrible condition, and work has since been halted.
“Through the GovSpend platform, Tracka team discovered that in August 2024, the sum of ₦224m was released to RCUBIX LTD for the execution of this project. While parts of the road were laid with concrete, the 7UP roundabout and Badia Junction/U-turn from Ijora remain in deplorable condition,” the statement read.
Monitng said the contractor deserted the project site more than three months ago, worsening traffic and causing untold hardship to thousands of residents who rely on the route.
“Disturbingly, the contractor abandoned the site over three months ago, leaving commuters and traders to face daily hardship.”
The statement described the Ijora Causeway as a crucial transport link whose neglect has led to increased gridlock, rising transportation costs, and mounting losses for businesses operating in the area.
“The Ijora Causeway is a vital artery that connects thousands of Lagosians. Its neglect has worsened gridlock, increased transport costs, and trapped businesses in avoidable losses.”
It further warned that the failed sections of the road have become unsafe for motorists, especially at night, due to frequent robberies and other crimes.
“At night, the failed sections expose commuters to robbery and other criminal activities. This abandonment, despite the huge sum already released, is a clear betrayal of public trust.”
Monitng urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to open an investigation into the contractor and the implementing agency to ensure accountability.
“We call on the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (@icpcnigeria) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (@officialEFCC) to investigate both the contractor and the implementing agency. Nigerians deserve accountability and full value for the ₦224m already spent.”
The group also called on the Federal Government to recall the contractor to site immediately and ensure the project is completed to standard.
“The Federal Government must act immediately to recall the contractor back to site and deliver this project to standard. Every day of delay compounds the suffering of citizens who rely on this road.”
Monitng commended the Tracka team for uncovering the state of the project through civic monitoring tools, stressing the importance of public oversight in ensuring proper use of government funds.
“Kudos to Tracka team for uncovering this through GovSpend platform. Civic monitoring is vital to ensure public funds work for the people.”
