FEC Okays N2.078trn In Road Projects Across 10 States

As part of the government’s efforts to modernise the nation’s transport network, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about ₦2.078 trillion for road infrastructure across 10 states

This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who briefed State House Correspondents on Monday after the Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.

The Minister said the Council approved 23 major road projects spanning Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, Kwara, Cross River, Kogi, Lagos, Niger, Oyo and Plateau.

He said the programme targets construction and rehabilitation of strategic corridors to boost connectivity, ease the movement of people and goods, and stimulate economic activity.

Umahi also said FEC ratified a presidential approval to augment by ₦15 billion a 2022‑awarded road contract in Gashua, Yobe State, citing higher construction material costs.

In addition, the council approved ₦15.246 billion for Phase II of the Yola–Fufore–Gurin Road following completion of Phase I.

On the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Umahi said the Council approved the Full Business Case for its operation and maintenance under a modified Swiss Challenge procurement.

Tinubu directed the ministry to proceed with procurement for the reconstruction of deteriorating sections using concrete pavement technology to enhance safety and longevity.

The council also approved the reconstruction of about 400.9 kilometres of federal roads under a tax credit arrangement to be executed by the Dangote Group at a cost of ₦1.8325 trillion. The package replaced an earlier 2022 contract and was expected to accelerate delivery of key road infrastructure.

Umahi added that the first 118‑kilometre section of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano highway, valued at ₦137 billion, is complete, while the remaining 164 kilometres are due for completion in November.