On Tuesday, February 4, the Federal Authorities introduced its plan to start tolling on the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi Expressway.
The announcement which was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi whereas inaugurating the brand new tolling regime at Garaku Toll Station, Nasarawa State, will vary from N500 for saloon automobiles to N1,600 for multi-axle automobiles.
In response to Umahi, the income generated from the brand new tolling system could be used for the upkeep of all Federal Roads throughout the nation.
The minister who was represented by his junior colleague, Bello Goronyo described the highway hall as essential for the {economic}, social, and strategic growth of Nigeria.
He stated, “The gathering of tolls will generate much-needed income for the upkeep and enlargement of our roads.
You will need to state that the Toll Order/Payment Schedule for the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Federal Freeway has been gazetted as follows: Saloon Automobiles could be tolled for N500; SUVs/Jeeps N800; minibuses N1000; and multi-axle automobiles, N1,600.
“Nonetheless, frequent highway customers like industrial mild automobiles as outlined below the Federal Freeway Act would take pleasure in a 50 per cent low cost,” the minister acknowledged.
Additionally, automobiles belonging to the police, navy and different important companies might be exempted from the brand new tolling system.