Massive Road Overhaul! FG Allocates ₦679 Billion To Transform Nigeria’s Highways

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the approval after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, reaffirming the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure nationwide.

The road projects, spanning both northern and southern states, will be executed in phases, with some scheduled for completion within six months, while others will take up to three years.

Full List of Approved Road Projects and Costs

1. Aakalari-Ukuk Road, Bauchi State

   • Budget: ₦11.278 billion
   • Completion Timeline: Six months (first phase)

2. Uturu-Isikwuato-Akara Road, Abia State

   • Budget: ₦5.926 billion
   • Completion Timeline: Six months (first phase)

3. Zaria-Ukui-Kolomani-Dan Bali-Maraba-Kanya-Subawa-Kasa Road (Kaduna & Katsina States)

   • Budget: ₦198 billion
   • Contractor: MotherCat Nigeria Limited
   • Completion Timeline: Three years

4. Kano-Maiduguri Road

   • Budget: ₦128.395 billion
   • Contractor: Tractor Nigeria Limited (replacing Dantata Sawo)
   • Completion Timeline: 18 months

5. Bagudu Road, Kebbi State

   • Budget: ₦2.645 billion
   • Completion Timeline: Not specified

6. Oba-Nnewi-Arondizogu-Okigwe Road (Imo & Anambra States)

   • Budget: ₦8.45 billion
   • Completion Timeline: Six months (first phase)

7. Iyin-Ilawe-Ekiti Road

   • Original Budget: ₦13.736 billion
   • Additional Approval: ₦15.626 billion
   • Total Cost: ₦29.362 billion

8. Ilogu Road (Kwara & Osun States)

   • Budget: ₦7.556 billion
   • Completion Timeline: Six month