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He advised. “There are some small villages within the highway that are inhabited majorly by peasants and low-income earners, like fishermen and farmers, who paying tolls will erode their low incomes.

“If you are crossing from one major city to another major city, it is okay. However, certain places should be completely avoided as the people within those areas might not be able to pay tolls as a result of their living conditions. We could implement staggered tolls to ease the burden on low-income road users.

“There is also the need to consider alternative routes to minimise displacement and fair compensation for affected communities. A balanced approach will ensure the project benefits the nation without undue burdens on citizens. We must also consider the project’s environmental impact and ensure it is designed with sustainability in mind.”

While acknowledging efforts being made at managing the country’s physical assets and infrastructure, the IPAIM president maintained that some loopholes existed.

He noted that the loopholes included inadequate maintenance, insufficient funding, and lack of standardised practices.

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