FG approves ₦631.3bn for nine road projects nationwide, contractors to mobilize immediately

President Tinubu's Federal Executive Council approved ₦631.3 billion for nine major road projects across all six geopolitical zones, Minister of Works David Umahi announced Wednesday after the FEC meeting in Abuja. The projects target economic corridors and commercial hubs, with contractors directed to mobilize to sites immediately.

The largest allocation—₦209 billion—goes to reconstructing the 81.1km Ado–Ilawe–Ilumaba–Ikole Road in Ekiti, including a bridge. Kogi gets ₦167 billion for the 95km Etuke–Okeni–Ankpa–Otopa Road. Kano receives ₦89.2 billion for a 47km Bichi Ring Road with flyover. Other projects: ₦62 billion for Tungo–Karamti Road linking Adamawa and Taraba (with 5 bridges), remedial works on the East–West Road, ₦28.2 billion for 17km Sokoto–Illela Road (Route A1), ₦20.3 billion for 18km Asaba link to Port Harcourt–Enugu Expressway, ₦11.3 billion for an Abia government road under NNPC tax-credit scheme, and ₦14.5 billion for Dikko–Maje link road connecting to Suleja–Minna Road in Niger State.

Umahi emphasized strict supervision for quality and timely delivery, claiming value for money and due process in contract awards. These projects address critical infrastructure gaps affecting inter-state commerce and daily commutes.

With contractors mobilizing immediately, which of these corridors affects your travel or business most—and will the supervision actually prevent the usual abandonment halfway through?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/29/tinubu-govt-splashes-n631b-on-9-roads-nationwide-full-list/