The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 13 road contracts worth ₦679 billion under the Ministry of Works, signaling the government’s commitment to infrastructure development while prioritising existing projects based on available funds.
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the approvals after the FEC meeting presided over on Wednesday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasising that the ministry would focus on rescoping, variations, and new contracts in a way that ensures the most efficient use of resources.
“The directive of the Federal Executive Council is to ensure that all inherited projects are prioritized based on available funds. We have to rescope these projects, allocate funds wisely, and protect completed sections from damage,” Umahi stated.
Among the newly approved projects is the Zaria-Hunkuyi-Kolomani-Dan Bali-Maraba-Kanya-Subawa-Kasa Road, which spans Kaduna and Katsina States.
The contract, awarded to MotherCat Nigeria Limited, is valued at ₦198 billion and is set for completion in 36 months.
Another significant approval is the Kano-Maiduguri Road rehabilitation, focusing on a previously terminated section from Dantata & Sawoe.
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The contract has been reassigned to Tractor Nigeria Limited at ₦128.395 billion, with an expected completion period of 18 months.
In Bauchi State, the Alkaleri-Fukuk Road will be constructed in phases, with Phase One approved at ₦11.278 billion for completion in six months.
Similarly, the Uturu-Isikwato-Akara Road in Abia State has been earmarked for phased execution, with the first phase set at ₦5.926 billion over six months.
In Imo and Anambra States, the Oba-Nnewi-Arisizogu-Okigwe Road will undergo a six-month rescoping at ₦8.45 billion.
The Bagudu Road in Kebbi State, spanning 57 kilometers, has been approved for ₦2.645 billion, ensuring the continuation of work to prevent deterioration.
The Iyin-Ilawi-Ekiti Road contract, initially, awarded at ₦13.736 billion, was revised after an error was discovered and the corrected contract sum now stands at ₦15.626 billion, as approved by FEC.
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Other projects approved include: Ilobu Road (Kwara/Osun States) – ₦7.556 billion (Phase One, six months); and Wukari-Akwana Road (Taraba State) – ₦12.615 billion (12 months).
Others are Bida-Lapai-Lambata Road (Niger State) – ₦39.493 billion (Phase One, six months); Gada-Ziama-Zuru-Gamji Road (Kebbi State) – ₦11.976 billion (six months); and Kaiama-Kishi Road (Oyo State) – ₦12.35 billion (12 months).
Umahi stressed that the ministry’s priority is protecting completed infrastructure, particularly roads with binder courses that are at risk of damage from heavy rainfall.
“We must use available funds to protect completed sections. If rain falls on roads with only a binder course, they will deteriorate quickly. Our focus is to put the wearing course in place to safeguard the pavement”, he explained.
In addition to road contracts, FEC also approved an adjustment to the Outer Marina Shore Protection Project in Lagos.
Initially valued at ₦144 billion, the contract was revised to ₦176 billion to extend shoreline protection to federal institutions, including the Nigerian Navy.
Another key approval involves the Cham-Numan Road and Bridge, which was severely affected by flooding in October 2024.
The contract has been revised to accommodate repairs and ensure timely completion.
For the Aba-Ikot Ekpene Road dualization, the first phase has been awarded to CGC Nigeria Limited at ₦30 billion, with construction set to proceed in stages.
Umahi reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to ensuring infrastructure projects align with the ₦54 trillion national budget for 2025.
He emphasized that contracts would be executed within budgetary limits, prioritizing projects that require urgent attention.
“We are not making approvals arbitrarily. Every contract follows due process, with proper guidelines in place to ensure value for money”, Umahi assured.
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