FG Approves Reconstruction of Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa Road, Others
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the reconstruction of the Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa Road, a 103-kilometre dual carriageway, at a cost of ₦427 billion.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
The Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa Road forms part of six major infrastructure projects approved by the council. The minister noted that the project, initially awarded by previous administrations, had recorded minimal progress over the years. He added that the Oyo State Government had already reconstructed about five kilometres of the road to standard under its infrastructure development programme.
FEC also approved ₦5.6 billion for the design and cost assessment of a new Carter Bridge project in Lagos. According to the minister, technical evaluations and stakeholder consultations indicated that the existing bridge can no longer be rehabilitated and would be demolished for complete reconstruction. Advanced Engineering Consultants has been engaged to undertake the detailed design and costing ahead of the procurement process.
In addition, the council re-awarded the Suleja–Minna Road project to China Geo-Engineering Corporation for ₦91 billion to complete the remaining 71 kilometres of the dual carriageway. The original contract awarded to Salini Construction Company was terminated due to poor performance. Clearance has also been obtained from the Bureau of Public Procurement for the second carriageway, which will be constructed using reinforced concrete for durability, as directed by the president.
The FEC further approved the reconstruction of the Abuja–Lokoja Road at ₦146 billion. Following the termination of contracts previously awarded to two contractors, the affected 86-kilometre section will now be handled by five contractors, including Julius Berger, which is already working on other segments along the corridor.
Phase Two of the Keffi–Nasarawa–Abaji Road rehabilitation project, covering 129.3 kilometres at a cost of ₦203 billion, also received approval. The project is expected to enhance connectivity between Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory.
The minister announced that May 15 has been set for the commissioning of at least four completed road projects in each of the six geopolitical zones across the country, describing them as major infrastructure initiatives rather than temporary repairs.
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