Umahi: FEC approves 23 road projects worth ₦2.08tn across 10 states
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved 23 road projects valued at about ₦2.078 trillion across 10 states as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure and boost economic activities nationwide.
Umahi disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after Monday’s FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
According to the minister, the projects, spread across Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, Kwara, Cross River, Kogi, Lagos, Niger, Oyo and Plateau states, are aimed at improving connectivity, facilitating the movement of goods and people, reducing travel time and stimulating economic growth.
He said the council also ratified a presidential approval for a ₦15 billion augmentation for the 32.2-kilometre Gashua road project in Yobe State, which was originally awarded in 2022, citing the rising cost of construction materials.
Umahi further disclosed that FEC approved ₦15.246 billion for the second phase of the Yola–Fufore–Gurin Road project in Adamawa State, covering an additional 20 kilometres following the completion of the 17.84-kilometre first phase.
The minister also announced the approval of the Full Business Case for the operation and maintenance concession of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a move expected to pave the way for private sector participation in the long-term management of the highway.
He revealed that President Tinubu had directed the Ministry of Works to commence the procurement process for the reconstruction of the failed Ibadan section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway using reinforced concrete pavement technology.
Umahi said the affected section, previously completed by Julius Berger, had deteriorated significantly and now poses a safety risk to motorists.
In the largest approval announced by the ministry, Umahi said FEC approved the rescoping and re-award of a 409-kilometre dual carriageway project in Niger State under the tax credit scheme at a cost of ₦1.8325 trillion.
