In fulfillment of its infrastructural development promises to Nigerians, the Federal Government has announced plans to spend N679 billion on road rehabilitation and new construction projects across several states.

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The approved road projects span various states in both northern and southern regions of the country.

Where are these roads located?

1. Aakalari-Ukuk Road in Bauchi State

According to Umahi, the Federal Government will spend N11.278 billion on this road project. He explained that it would be completed in phases, with phase one set for six months.

2. Uturu-Isikwuato-Akara Road in Abia State

The sum of N5.926 billion has been approved for this project. The first phase is expected to last for about six months.

3. Zaria-Ukui-Kolomani-Dan Bali-Maraba-Kanya-Subawa-Kasa Road

This road cuts across Kaduna and Katsina states. The project, valued at N198 billion, was awarded to MotherCat Nigeria Limited and is expected to be completed in three years.

4. Kano-Maiduguri Road

The contract for this road project, which was initially assigned to Dantata Sawo, has been reassigned to another contractor, Tractor Nigeria Limited. It will cost the Federal Government N128.395 billion and will take 18 months to complete.

5. Bagudu Road in Kebbi State

The contract for this 57-kilometer road was approved at N2.645 billion.

6. Oba-Nnewi-Arondizogu-Okigwe Road

This road runs through Imo and Anambra states. The first phase will involve a six-month rescoping at a cost of N8.45 billion.

7. Iyin-Ilawe-Ekiti Road Project

Initially approved for N13.736 billion, an additional N15.626 billion was later approved after Umahi sought FEC?s approval.

8. Ilogu Road

This road stretches between Kwara and Osun states. The first phase, valued at N7.556 billion, is expected to last six months.

9. Wukari-Akwana Road in Taraba

This road project in Taraba is valued at N12.615 billion, with construction scheduled to last one year.

10. Bida-Lapaya-Lambda Road in Niger

The first phase of this project is valued at N39.493 billion and is expected to last six months.

11. Gada-Zamazuru-Gamji Road

The FEC approved N11.976 billion for this project, which is expected to be completed within six months.

12. Kamakish Road in Oyo

The sum of N12.35 billion was approved for this road, with completion expected within a year.

13. Aba-Ikot-Ekpene Road Dualisation

This road dualisation project will be executed in phases. The Federal Government awarded the contract to CGC Nigeria Limited at a cost of N30 billion. (The Guardian)

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