The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has revoked the contract awarded to Levant Construction Limited for the Benin–Sapele–Warri road project due to the company’s failure to meet its obligations. The highway, a vital federal route, is undergoing reconstruction through the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme. Following a meeting in Abuja with contractors managing different sections of the project, Umahi accused Levant of neglecting its portion of the road despite repeated warnings and a final notice of termination. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Orji Uchenna, the minister revealed that even after the Edo State Government intervened on the worst-hit areas, Levant still failed to mobilise to its designated site, leaving key sections of the road in disrepair. “We even begged the Edo State Governor to fix the worst-hit parts while Levant handled the remaining. While the governor delivered on his 23km stretch for N35bn, Levant abandoned its section. “They received multiple warning letters, including a final notice, but chose not to return to the site,” Umahi said. Umahi directed the Permanent Secretary to finalise the contract termination, initiate a joint measurement for completed works, and write to the company’s bank for the recovery of the Advance Payment Guarantee. He warned that failure to refund the public funds could lead to prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In contrast to Levant’s performance, the minister praised Geld and SKECC for agreeing to return to the site following renegotiations. He noted that a project review has been approved to accommodate inflationary pressures, including the rising cost of asphalt, now pegged at ₦30,000 per square metre from a previous ₦9,000. “I’m pleased with Geld’s commitment. For their other job on the Lokoja-Abuja road, we’ve agreed to a price review. The same applies to the Itoki–Ikorodu road. We are happy to see movement again,” he said. He also lauded the efforts of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for stepping in to fund critical sections of the federal road. “We are grateful. These governors are doing very beautiful work,” he said.