The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved major road projects across the country, allocating billions of naira for construction.
Minister of Works Dave Umahi said the Abuja/Kano Road project, handled by Julius Berger, received approval for N740 billion.
The project, initially valued at N155 billion, was revised to N797 billion by the previous administration and further increased to N1.5 trillion. Other approved projects include the rehabilitation of Maraban-Kankara/Funtua Road in Katsina State, the construction of the Sokoto/Badagry Super-highway Section 2, Phase 2 in Kebbi State, and the dualization of Afikpo-Uturu-Okigwe Road in Ebonyi, Abia, and Imo states. FEC approved N80 billion to complete the Bodo-Bonny Road in Rivers State, bringing the total cost to N280 billion.
The Third Mainland Bridge, previously executed under emergency work, has been upgraded with solar lights and CCTV cameras, enhancing security and reducing road blockages. Umahi also mentioned 14 road projects and bridges affected by floods, including Ado-Ekiti/Afe Babalola in Ekiti State and Lafia/Shendam Road in Plateau State.
