The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved a series of major road contracts and project reviews totaling over ₦400 billion, aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s key transportation corridors and improving nationwide connectivity.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the approvals while briefing State House correspondents after Thursday’s FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said he presented 11 memos to the council — nine for the review and adjustment of inherited projects from previous administrations and two for fresh contract awards.
Among the highlights were approvals for several strategic expressway projects: 
Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (Phase II, Section II): Re-awarded at ₦43 billion to fix failed sections, construct underpasses, ramps, and adjoining roads using concrete pavement. Umahi explained that the original contract, awarded five years ago, was terminated due to delays before being re-awarded with additional features not included in earlier phases.
Mushin–NNPC Junction–Apapa–Oshodi Expressway Dualisation: The 14.4-kilometre project’s cost was revised from ₦11 billion (awarded in 2022) to ₦19.09 billion to reflect inflation and rising construction expenses. The upgrade is expected to ease traffic around Lagos ports and industrial areas.
Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway (Section III): Covering 162.97 kilometres from Badagry through Ogun State to the Oyo border, the project will use reinforced concrete pavement and cost ₦3.39 billion per kilometre.
Several ongoing federal road projects also received funding adjustments, design reviews, and phased execution plans to address inflation, terrain challenges, and delayed progress:
Ilorin–Omu Aran–Egba Road (216 km): To be executed in phases, with Phase I (31 km) valued at ₦43 billion. The remaining 184 kilometres will follow as funds are released.
East–West Road: Redesigned for improved traffic flow and stronger pavement. Phase I, valued at ₦156 billion, includes dual carriageways and bridges. The ministry will prioritize one full carriageway and 30% of the second due to design complexities. Pending flyovers at Abuloma and Refinery Junctions in Rivers State are expected to be awarded by month’s end.
Enugu–Onitsha Road (OP Junction–Ukehe–Okatu–Abu Udi–Oji–Anambra Border): Phase I (35.1 km) approved at ₦28.47 billion, with ₦21 billion already released and ₦7 billion outstanding.
Ota–Idiroko Road (Section I, Ogun State, 14 km): Revised from ₦43 billion to ₦98 billion due to the switch from flexible to rigid concrete pavement, high underground water levels, and the addition of structures. The project also includes a 509-meter flyover with dual ramps, whose cost rose from ₦17 billion to ₦23 billion.
Wasasa–Turunku–Mararaba–Jos Road (Kaduna State): Phase II (42 km) approved at ₦30.23 billion, following Phase I (7.8 km) earlier awarded at ₦18 billion.
Ijebu Igbo–Etapa–Owoyen Road (Ogun–Oyo States): Extended from 30 km to 37 km, with the cost increasing from ₦13 billion to ₦53 billion to accommodate reinforced concrete pavement, improved subgrade, and design upgrades.
Ijebu–Ibu Ete–Egba–Owena Road (Ogun–Ondo States): Reconstruction approved at ₦53 billion.
Umahi attributed the cost escalations to inflationary pressures, particularly the surge in the price of reinforcement steel, which now exceeds ₦1.1 million per ton, as well as terrain difficulties and design modifications to enhance durability.
To reduce the federal government’s financial burden and accelerate project completion, the minister disclosed that the governors of Edo, Delta, and Abia States have agreed to take over select federal roads within their jurisdictions. Additional approvals include the Jos–Turunku–Maraban–Jama’a Road rehabilitation in Kaduna State, valued at ₦30 billion.
Reaffirming the Tinubu administration’s commitment to concrete-based road construction for longevity and cost efficiency, Umahi said:
“Our focus remains on delivering durable road infrastructure to support economic growth and ease movement across the federation. These approvals reflect our resolve to complete inherited projects efficiently while advancing new ones that connect our people and economy.”
