By Chimdiogo Amuh 

The Federal Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and its affiliate, China Harbour Operation and Maintenance Company (CHOMC), to address public safety and environmental concerns arising from the ongoing Makurdi–Enugu Road project or face sanctions.

The ultimatum was issued by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, during a high-level meeting with contractors and concessionaires handling the Mararaba–Keffi–Akwanga–Makurdi Dual Carriageway at his office in Abuja.

Umahi said the meeting was convened to respond to public complaints and to enforce contractor accountability in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed, the Minister noted that several issues concerning projects being executed by CHEC and CHOMC were reviewed, with clear warnings and directives issued to protect public health, ensure quality delivery, and safeguard government investment.

According to the statement, the Ministry received a formal petition on the Makurdi–9th Mile–Enugu Road project, citing excessive dust generated by construction