The Federal Government has approved N4.2 trillion for major road infrastructure projects across Nigeria, including the second phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced this after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. The projects span multiple states, focusing on connectivity, road safety, and economic growth. FEC also approved N159.5 billion for road construction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), targeting urban development.
Key Road Projects Approved
- Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: N1.334 trillion for a 130-km dual carriageway, covering 65 km in Lagos and Ogun and an additional stretch from Calabar through Akwa Ibom.
- Delta State Access Road: N470.9 billion.
- Anambra State Access Road to the Second Niger Bridge: N148 billion.
- Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Phase 2, Section 1): N195 billion under the Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF).
- Abuja-Kano Road: Restructured into two lots after contract termination. Lot 1 (FCT-Niger boundary) and Lot 3 (Kano section) will feature solar street lighting.
- Lokoja-Benin Road (Three Sections): N305 billion, with sections allocated as follows:
- Obajana to Benin (N64 billion)
- Auchi to Edo (N110 billion)
- Benin Airport Area (N131 billion)
- Third Mainland Bridge & Carter Bridge (Lagos): N3.571 billion for structural assessment.
- Ado-Ekiti–Igede Road: N5.4 billion.
- Onitsha-Owerri Expressway: N22 billion for rehabilitation.
- Musasa-Jos Route (Kaduna State): N18 billion to improve travel between Kaduna and Plateau states.
- Abia and Enugu Road Project: N12.75 billion for key infrastructure upgrades.
Many projects, including Lokoja-Benin and Abuja-Kano roads, will be built with reinforced concrete pavement instead of asphalt, ensuring durability and cost-effectiveness.
Umahi addressed concerns over terminated contracts, particularly with Julius Berger, stating that the government renegotiated costs and repurposed equipment from previous contractors to reduce expenses. He also dismissed claims of fake companies winning contracts, assuring transparency.
FCT Road Projects Worth N159.5 Billion
The FCT Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, outlined five major road projects including, Bus Terminal Access Road (Mabushi) – N30.97 billion (18 months), Arterial Road (Wuye to Ring Road II) – N62.5 billion (20 months), Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriageway – N7.49 billion, Old Keffi Road (Kado Village to Dei Dei) – N26.87 billion (18 months), and Access Road to Renewed Hope Cities and Estates (Kasana West District) – N31.66 billion (18 months).
These projects aim to expand Abuja’s infrastructure, improve mobility, and enhance urban development.
FG Unveils $100 Billion Plan for Creative & Tourism Sectors
The Federal Government has launched an ambitious plan to position Nigeria’s creative and tourism industries as key economic drivers, targeting at least $100 billion in GDP contributions and creating over two million jobs.
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, announced that FEC approved the Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation (CTIC), a public - private partnership (PPP) initiative to develop infrastructure for the sector.
Key Tourism & Creative Sector Projects - Abuja Resort Range & Abuja Creative City - Revitalization of Yankari Game Reserve - 5,000 new cinema screens nationwide - Wole Soyinka Centre for African Arts (Lagos) - National Digital Distribution Network for creative content.
Also approved was the Upgrading of the National Gallery of Art & expanding National Arena to 100,000 - seat capacity - National Museum in Abuja - Production hubs for Nollywood - World-class music arena for Nigeria’s booming music industry.
Musawa emphasized that Nigeria has immense creative potential but lacks the necessary infrastructure. The CTIC will attract both local and international investors to bridge this gap.
“This is a transformative agenda,” Musawa stated. “We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re shifting mindsets about the economic power of culture, creativity, and tourism.”
These infrastructure projects and tourism investments reflect the Tinubu administration’s commitment to economic growth, job creation, and long-term national development.
