This image depicts an outdoor construction site in Ajaokuta, Nigeria, under a clear blue sky with scattered white cumulus clouds

This image depicts an outdoor construction site in Ajaokuta, Nigeria, under a clear blue sky with scattered white cumulus clouds. The terrain consists of reddish-brown earth, characterized by excavations, disturbed soil, and unpaved paths. In the center of the frame, a light-colored, portable cement mixer with an unmoving drum is positioned on uneven ground. To the left of the mixer, an excavated trench contains wooden formwork, suggesting a partially constructed concrete culvert or foundation. Behind the mixer, an unpaved dirt track ascends gently, and a light-colored, possibly abandoned or parked, utility vehicle is partially visible further along the track. In the immediate foreground and extending to the right, a large pile of light grey gravel is prominent, with smaller, scattered aggregates on the surrounding reddish-brown soil. Several discarded plastic bottles and containers (red, green, white) are visible near the gravel pile on the right. The background features rolling hills covered in sparse, dry-looking deciduous trees and shrubs, consistent with a dry season or semi-arid environment. Large natural boulders are visible on the left side of the frame. No individuals are present in the scene, and no active construction work is observed.