As part of its ongoing commitment to infrastructure development, the Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to spend N679 billion for the rehabilitation of existing roads and new construction projects across several states.The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated this in Abuja yesterday. According to him the significant investment is intended to improve the nation’s road network, reduce travel times, and boost economic activities by enhancing connectivity between key regions.The approved road projects span various states in both northern and southern regions of the country. Here are the locations of these roads:1. Aakalari-Ukuk Road in Bauchi StateThe Federal Government will allocate N11.278 billion for this road project, which will be completed in phases. The first phase is expected to take six months.2. Uturu-Isuikwuato-Akara Road in Abia StateA budget of N5.926 billion has been approved for this project, with the first phase set to be completed within six months.3. Zaria-Ukui-Kolomani-Dan Bali-Maraba-Kanya-Subawa-Kasa RoadThis road spans across Kaduna and Katsina states. The project, worth N198 billion, has been awarded to MotherCat Nigeria Limited and is scheduled for completion in three years.4. Kano-Maiduguri RoadOriginally contracted to Dantata Sawo, this project has been reassigned to Tractor Nigeria Limited. With a budget of N128.395 billion, it is expected to be completed within 18 months.5. Bagudu Road in Kebbi StateThe contract for this 57-kilometer road has been approved at a cost of N2.645 billion.6. Oba-Nnewi-Arondizogu-Okigwe RoadRunning through Imo and Anambra states, the first phase of this project will involve a six-month rescoping, with an approved cost of N8.45 billion. 7. Iyin-Ilawe-Ekiti Road Project Originally approved at N13.736 billion, an additional N15.626 billion was later allocated following Umahi’s request for further FEC approval.8. Ilogu RoadStretching between Kwara and Osun states, the first phase of this road, valued at N7.556 billion, is expected to take six months.9. Wukari-Akwana Road in TarabaThe project is valued at N12.615 billion, with construction scheduled for completion within one year.10. Bida-Lapaya-Lambda Road in NigerThe first phase of this road project is estimated at N39.493 billion and is expected to last six months.11. Gada-Zamazuru-Gamji RoadThis project has been allocated N11.976 billion, with a completion timeline of six months.12. Kamakish Road in OyoA sum of N12.35 billion has been approved for this project, with an expected completion period of one year.13. Aba-Ikot-Ekpene Road DualisationThis dualisation project will be carried out in phases. CGC Nigeria Limited has been awarded the contract at a cost of N30 billion.
