SPI-LAW drags Nigerian govt to court over deteriorating Benin–Asaba Expressway

The Society of Public Interest Lawyers successful Nigeria, SPI-LAW, has instituted a nationalist involvement enactment astatine the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, implicit the deteriorating information of the Benin–Asaba Expressway and the alleged nonaccomplishment to guarantee the information and due absorption of the strategical highway.

The Director, SPI-LAW Media & Publicity, Sadiya Saleh, disclosed this successful a connection signed and made disposable to newsmen.

The action, Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2171/2026, was filed connected September 11, 2026, against the pursuing defendants: Benin–Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited; The Attorney-General of the Federation; and the Honourable Minister of Works, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Among the main reliefs sought by SPI-LAW are:

An bid cancelling/terminating the concession statement relating to the Benin–Asaba Expressway connected the grounds stated successful the substantive suit;

An bid directing the Federal Government to presume due power and ta...