The House of Representatives is to investigate the adoption of concrete technology for road construction in Nigeria.

This followed a motion on notice by a member, Honourable KHADIJA IBRAHIM representing Damaturu Federal Constituency of Yobe State.

In the motion, lawmakers raised concerns that several studies have revealed that the use of rigid/cement concrete pavements in road construction has significant technical limitations and constraints.

The House is further worried that the Minister of Works, DAVE UMAHI’s new policy on cement concrete pavement adoption without in-depth studies of the comparative advantages/disadvantages with asphalt may contradict technical specifications.

The House said it could also potentially lead to contract breaches and potential arbitration and litigations during a challenging economic time.