Families affected by deaths linked to the East-West Road project have filed a ₦1 billion lawsuit against the Federal Government and a construction company.
The legal action followed the deaths of two people in incidents reportedly connected to the road project in Akwa Ibom State.
The families are seeking compensation over the loss of their loved ones and have blamed the defendants for circumstances surrounding the incidents.
Families Demand Accountability
The suit seeks damages for the affected families while also drawing attention to safety concerns surrounding ongoing road construction.
Road users have repeatedly raised concerns over poorly managed construction zones, inadequate warning signs and other hazards on major highways.
The families are asking the court to hold the relevant parties accountable and award compensation for the losses suffered.
The case will now be determined through the judicial process, with the defendants expected to respond to the claims.
