The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has begun maintenance work on some failed sections of the Jos–Akwanga road in Plateau.  

Daniel Ijie, the North-Central II zonal coordinator of the agency, stated this during the monitoring of the ongoing work on Wednesday in Jos.  

The North-Central zone of the agency covers Plateau, Benue, Taraba, and Nasarawa.  

According to Mr Ijie, the Jos–Akwanga road is among the critical ones captured for maintenance in its 2024 budget.  

The coordinator, who acknowledged the poor condition of the road, said the move aimed at alleviating the sufferings of motorists plying the road.  

“We are here to fulfil part of the mandate of the agency, and that is the maintenance of all federal roads.  

“This road, as you know, has been in terrible condition, and this is why we are here to fix particularly critical spots that require urgent attention.  

“Our men will be working on the road for the next two weeks, and we crave the indulgence of motorists to comply with our men,” he said.  

Earlier, Ayoola Bolaji, FERMA’s engineer in charge of Plateau, commended the federal government for approving funds for the maintenance work.  

He, however, urged the government to commit more resources toward the rehabilitation of all arterial roads in the country.  

He listed other federal roads in the state that would receive attention from the agency, including Jos–Jengre–Saminaka, Hiepang–Barkin Ladi–Panyam, and Vom–Manchok roads.

(NAN)