Nigeria FG Approves Over N750billion For New, Re-scoped Road Projects Across Nigeria
Adedokun Waliyu
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The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the approvals on Monday following the weekly FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of over N750 billion for new and re-scoped road, health, power, and water infrastructure projects across various Nigerian states, in a significant move to align national development efforts with current budgetary realities.
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the approvals on Monday following the weekly FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
According to Umahi, many of the projects inherited from previous administrations have been re-scoped to fit available funding and current needs.
One of the key projects approved includes the Akure-Eta-Ogbese-Ekiti border to Ikere-Ado-Ekiti road, which cuts across Ondo and Ekiti States. Originally designed as an 18.4km dual carriageway, the project has been revised to a 15km stretch at a cost of N19.4 billion.
In the northwest, the Sokoto-Zamfara-Katsina-Kaduna road project — initially awarded at N105 billion—has now been rescoped to cover 82.4km and six bridges, maintaining the same budget allocation.
In Borno State, the Maiduguri-Monguno road has been split into two phases. The first phase, covering 30km, has been approved for N21 billion, while the second phase will be considered after the first is completed.
Similarly, the Cham-Numan section of the Gombe-Yola road in Adamawa State has been rescoped and awarded at N9.25 billion for its initial phase.
Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, reported that FEC adopted a report from a cabinet committee tasked with addressing the 2023 cholera outbreak. Additionally, the council approved a major infrastructure upgrade for the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, paving the way for its relocation to a permanent site in Apir, Benue State.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed the approval of Nigeria’s first-ever National Integrated Electricity Policy, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy reform efforts.
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy secured FEC approval for a National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, aimed at promoting sustainable marine resource development.
Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources received approval for urgent repairs to the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, which had caused widespread flooding in Borno State in 2024.
The new contract is designed to prevent future disasters and enhance water safety.
