President Bola Tinubu has approved N631.3 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of nine major road projects across the country.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
According to Umahi, the road projects are spread across the six geopolitical zones and are aimed at boosting economic activities, easing transportation and connecting key commercial hubs.
He said the approval underscores the commitment of the Tinubu administration to fixing Nigeria’s dilapidated road infrastructure inherited from previous administrations.
The Minister noted that the projects will be executed under strict supervision to ensure quality and timely delivery, adding that contractors have been directed to mobilize to site immediately.
Umahi assured Nigerians that despite the huge cost, the government got value for money and followed due process in the award of the contracts.
He said, “FEC approves ₦631.3bn for nine road projects nationwide.
“Below is the full list of the nine roads.
“N209bn – Reconstruction of 81.1km Ado–Ilawe–Ilumaba–Ikole Road in Ekiti, including a bridge.
“N167bn – Reconstruction of 95km Etuke–Okeni–Ankpa–Otopa Road in Kogi
“N89.2bn – Construction of 47km Bichi Ring Road with flyover in Kano
“N62bn – Tungo–Karamti Road linking Adamawa and Taraba, with 5 bridges
“ Remedial works on deteriorated sections of the East–West Road
“N28.218bn – Rehabilitation of 17km Sokoto–Illela Road, Route A1
“N20.257bn – 18km road linking Asaba to Port Harcourt–Enugu Expressway
“N11.33bn – Road project previously undertaken by Abia Government under NNPC tax-credit scheme
“N14.486bn – Dikko–Maje link road connecting to Suleja–Minna Road in Niger State.”