FG plans to spend N679b on 13 road projects

As part of its ongoing commitment to infrastructure development, the Federal Government on Wednesday announced an ambitious plan to spend N679 billion for the rehabilitation of existing roads and new construction projects across several states.

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

This significant investment is intended to improve the nation’s road network, reduce travel times, and boost economic activities by enhancing connectivity between key regions.

The approved road projects span various states in both northern and southern regions of the country.

The Federal Government will allocate N11.278 billion for this road project, which will be completed in phases. The first phase is expected to take six months.

2. Uturu-Isikwuato-Akara Road in Abia State

A budget of N5.926 billion has been approved for this project, with the first phase set to be completed within six months.

3. Zaria-Ukui-Kolomani-Dan Bali-Maraba-Kanya-Subawa-Kasa Road

This road spans across Kaduna and Katsina states. The project, worth N198 billion, has been awarded to MotherCat Nigeria Limited and is scheduled for completion in three years.

4. Kano-Maiduguri Road

Originally contracted to Dantata Sawo, this project has been reassigned to Tractor Nigeria Limited. With a budget of N128.395 billion, it is expected to be completed within 18 months.

5. Bagudu Road in Kebbi State

The contract for this 57-kilometer road has been approved at a cost of N2.645 billion.

6. Oba-Nnewi-Arondizogu-Okigwe Road

Running through Imo and Anambra states, the first phase of this project will involve a six-month rescoping, with an approved cost of N8.45 billion.

7. Iyin-Ilawe-Ekiti Road Project

Originally approved at N13.736 billion, an additional N15.626 billion was later allocated following Umahi’s request for further FEC approval.

8. Ilogu Road

Stretching between Kwara and Osun states, the first phase of this road, valued at N7.556 billion, is expected to take six months.

9. Wukari-Akwana Road in Taraba

The project is valued at N12.615 billion, with construction scheduled for completion within one year.

10. Bida-Lapaya-Lambda Road in Niger

The first phase of this road project is estimated at N39.493 billion and is expected to last six months.

11. Gada-Zamazuru-Gamji Road

This project has been allocated N11.976 billion, with a completion timeline of six months.

12. Kamakish Road in Oyo

A sum of N12.35 billion has been approved for this project, with an expected completion period of one year.

13. Aba-Ikot-Ekpene Road Dualisation

This dualisation project will be carried out in phases. CGC Nigeria Limited has been awarded the contract at a cost of N30 billion.