Minister Umahi Unveils Road Project Approvals and Cost Revisions
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The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has announced new approvals and cost variations for several road projects across Nigeria, aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity.
Key projects include:Biu–Numa Road (Borno/Adamawa): Cost revised from ₦15.4bn to ₦61.76bn.
Maraba–Keffi Road (Nasarawa): 43.6 km dualization approved at ₦76bn.
Ikorodu–Sagamu Road (Lagos): ₦11.42bn variation approved for completion.
Kashamu–Amshi–Guru–Gurus Road (Yobe): Revised to ₦23.4bn, including binder courses and a new vehicle bridge.
Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway:Kebbi Section: 258 km dual carriageway at ₦1.92tn.
Sokoto Section: 120 km dual carriageway at ₦912bn.
Afe Babalola University Access Road (Ekiti): Adjusted to 14.4 km at ₦9.32bn due to funding constraints.
Trans-Saharan Highway (Oyo–Benue border): Expanded from 180 km to 231.64 km, with costs rising to ₦445.8bn due to soil issues and realignment.
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (Ogun & Ondo, Sections 4A & 4B): 80.35 km dual carriageway at ₦1.65tn, featuring 6-meter excavation for swampy terrain.
Umahi also highlighted progress on ongoing projects, including:Abuja Road Lots:Lot 1: 118 km at ₦275bn (30% disbursed, 30% complete).
Lot 2: 164 km at ₦502bn (₦150bn disbursed for six sections).
Major Corridor Projects:Enugu–Onitsha Road: 72 km at ₦150bn (₦45bn released).
Abuja–Kano Road: ₦220bn (30% disbursed).
Bauchi–Jigawa Road Sections: Fully funded.
Nembe–Brass Road: ₦156bn (30% released).
Port Harcourt–Bodo–Bonny Road: 35 km at ₦200bn, nearing completion.
Benin–Ifon–Akure Road: 108.4 km (30% released).
Akure–Ado-Ekiti Road: 256 km at ₦761bn (30% released).
The minister emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing infrastructure development despite economic challenges.
