News Investigators/ The Federal Government has assured that the dualised 258km Makurdi-Otukpo-Obolo-Affor-Enugu highway will be completed by December, 2027. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the team was led by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. He added that the contractor, China Harbour Engineering Company, remained committed to delivering the project within the December 2027 deadline. NAN reports that the Makurdi-Otukpo-Obollo-Afor-Enugu highway is designed to improve safety, reduce travel time and strengthen trade links between regions. The projects include the high level underpass in Makurdi – Benue State Government Project, ⁠and the Wurukum Flyover in Makurdi linking 9th Mile- Otukpo-Enugu (Federal Road Project).