The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved road infrastructure projects worth N4.2 trillion, marking a significant investment in Nigeria’s highway and bridge networks.
Announced by Minister of Works David Umahi after Monday’s FEC meeting, the projects span multiple states, focusing on connectivity, road safety, and economic growth.
The contracts cover new constructions, rehabilitation, and expansion of key roads, with a shift towards concrete pavement for durability.
N1.334 trillion allocated for a 130-kilometer dual carriageway
Covers 65 km in Lagos and Ogun, with an extension from Calabar through Akwa Ibom
Executed under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) framework with a 10-year maintenance plan
Other Major Approvals:
Delta State access road: N470.9 billion
Anambra access road to the Second Niger Bridge: N148 billion
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Phase 2, Section 1): N195 billion
Abuja-Kano Road: Restructured into two lots after Julius Berger’s contract termination
Lot 1 (FCT-Niger boundary): Expanded by 5.71 km towards Kogi
Lot 3 (Kano section): Extended by 17 km
Total project length now 118 km, with solar street lighting
Concrete pavement for Section 1, asphalt for Section 3
Lokoja-Benin Road Reconstruction (N305 Billion)
Obajana to Benin (Section I): N64 billion
Auchi to Edo (Section II): N110 billion
Benin Airport area (Section III): N131 billion
Bridge and Safety Projects
Third Mainland & Carter Bridge Structural Assessment: N3.571 billion
Ado-Ekiti–Igede Road: N5.4 billion
Onitsha-Owerri Expressway: N22 billion
Musasa-Jos Route (Kaduna State): N18 billion
Abia & Enugu Road Project: N12.75 billion
FCT Projects Get N159.5 Billion
Minister of State for FCT, Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, announced approvals for:
Bus Terminal Access Road, Mabushi: N30.97 billion (SETRACO Nigeria)
Arterial Road (Wuye to Ring Road II): N62.5 billion (Arab Contractors)
Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriageway: N7.49 billion (Gilmor Engineering)
Old Keffi Road Rehabilitation: N26.87 billion (Lubric Construction)
Renewed Hope Cities & Estates Access Road: N31.66 billion
Minister Umahi emphasized that concrete roads are more durable and cost-effective than asphalt.
He dismissed allegations of fake companies securing contracts, assuring due diligence in selections.
“This is about driving Nigeria’s economic transformation,” Umahi said. “We are committed to delivering durable, cost-effective infrastructure.”
With these massive investments, Nigeria’s road infrastructure is set for a significant overhaul, promising improved transportation and economic benefits.