A new investigative documentary has raised fresh concerns over the prolonged delay and rising human cost associated with the reconstruction of the Kaduna–Abuja highway, revealing that more than 200 people were killed in road crashes along the route between 2023 and 2025, with hundreds more sustaining injuries.
The documentary, titled “The Road of Broken Promises,” was produced by Political Advantage Platform, a digital media organisation and producer of The PAPShow podcast. It was released earlier this week and has since sparked renewed public debate on accountability and infrastructure delivery.
According to the documentary, despite billions of naira reportedly expended on the highway project, the critical road corridor which links Nigeria’s capital to the northern region remains incomplete, exposing motorists to persistent danger.
The production combines documented facts, field investigations, expert analysis, and interviews, tracing the history of the project from the initial contract award to the series of delays that have characterised its execution.
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Of particular concern are revelations from former engineers of Julius Berger, who provided insider accounts on the project’s early stages and operational challenges. The documentary also details efforts made by the producers to obtain responses from Julius Berger and the Federal Ministry of Works, highlighting issues of transparency and public communication.
The documentary further alleges that the company currently handling the project lacks a functional website, verifiable email address, or identifiable physical office, raising questions about oversight and due diligence in the award and continuation of the contract.
Political Advantage Platform described the documentary as an exposé aimed at drawing national attention to the safety implications, governance gaps, and humanitarian consequences of delayed infrastructure projects.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the full documentary on the YouTube channel of Political Advantage Platform and across its social media platforms under the handle @papshowng.