Federal Government signs over N690bn contracts for South-West, North-West road construction
In its intensifying efforts to modernise the country’s transport infrastructure under President Bola Tinubu, the federal government has signed contracts worth over N690 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of major roads in the South-west and North-west. The contracts, signed at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, covered four major road projects in Kaduna, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun states, with all the roads to be constructed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, while speaking during the signing ceremony, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure aimed at improving connectivity, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing transportation efficiency across the country. According to him, the projects reflect the federal government’s commitment to delivering durable and sustainable infrastructure capable of serving Nigerians for decades.
“Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando-Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State was particularly significant because it formed part of Tinubu’s campaign promises during the 2022/2023 electioneering period.
The minister also commended the selected contractors for their competence and previous performance, stressing the government’s growing confidence in indigenous construction firms.
