The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved critical infrastructure projects across the country, including major road and bridge constructions in multiple states.
The approvals, granted during Monday’s FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, cover 10 major projects under the Federal Ministry of Works.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that ₦885 billion has been allocated for the construction and rehabilitation of key highways and bridges, with a strong focus on durable concrete roads.
Key Projects Approved
Lokoja-Benin Road Reconstruction: ₦305 billion has been allocated for rebuilding three sections of this crucial trade corridor. Section I (Obajana to Benin) will cost ₦64 billion, Section II (Auchi to Edo) ₦110 billion, and Section III (Benin Airport to Edo) ₦131 billion.
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: A 130-kilometer dual carriageway from Calabar through Akwa Ibom, valued at ₦1.334 trillion. Construction is already ongoing in Lagos and Ogun states.
Abuja-Kano Highway: ₦252 billion has been approved for restructuring this 118-kilometer road, which will feature concrete construction and solar lighting.
Second Niger Bridge Access Roads: ₦470.9 billion for the Delta section and ₦148 billion for the Anambra section.
Other Key Roads: ₦22 billion for Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, ₦18 billion for Musasa-Jos-Kaduna Road, and ₦12.75 billion for Abia-Enugu Road rehabilitation.
Lagos Infrastructure Assessment: ₦3.571 billion approved for a structural evaluation of the Third Mainland Bridge and Carter Bridge to assess underwater piles and prevent deterioration.
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Phase II, Section I): ₦195 billion allocated for continued development.
Government’s Commitment to Durable Infrastructure
Minister Umahi emphasized that transitioning to concrete roads will enhance durability and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
“We have saved significant costs by adopting concrete for key projects,” he stated, adding that contractors on delayed projects, such as the Abuja-Lokoja Road, have been directed to fix faulty sections.
The government reiterated its commitment to delivering quality infrastructure while ensuring accountability in project execution.
