Tinubu’s Administration Embarks on Multi-Trillion Naira Infrastructure Overhaul Across Nigeria
The Federal Government has unveiled an expansive national road and bridge infrastructure programme under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with projects valued at several trillions of naira already approved and funded across the country.
The Minister of Works disclosed this during a detailed presentation at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, where he provided updates on dozens of key infrastructure projects spanning all geopolitical zones.
Among the flagship projects is the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which received approval for additional sections this week. Section 4A in Ogun State and Section 4B in Ondo State, covering 80.35 kilometres in total, will cost ₦1.65 trillion. This project, which includes six-lane carriageways, swamp stabilization, and flood-resistant engineering, is one of several segments forming part of the government’s strategic investment in long-term infrastructure development.
Earlier sections had already received funding exceeding ₦1 trillion, with construction work in various stages.
The minister also confirmed new awards and expansions for the Sokoto–Badagry Highway, which now includes dual carriageways in Kebbi and Sokoto States. The total cost for this corridor, now exceeding 500 kilometres in total length, stands at over ₦2 trillion. The contract includes three-lane expressways and is considered a critical route to enhance cross-border movement and economic integration between northern Nigeria and the western corridor.
The Abuja–Kano Highway rehabilitation is progressing steadily. Lot 1, which is 118 kilometres, was awarded at ₦256 billion, with ₦75 billion already disbursed, representing 30 percent. Lot 2, which covers 164 kilometres, was approved at ₦502 billion, and ₦150 billion has also been released to contractors to commence extensive work. The government has given a 14-month deadline for major portions of the project, with contractors expected to operate across six sections simultaneously.
In the southeast, the 72-kilometre Enugu–Onitsha Expressway has been awarded for ₦150 billion, with ₦45 billion already paid. Meanwhile, the long-delayed Nembe–Brass road project in Bayelsa State received renewed federal backing. The first phase, once estimated at ₦54 billion, has now been revised upwards to approximately ₦115 billion due to engineering complexities and terrain challenges. The project, designed to connect riverine communities to critical oil production hubs, will eliminate the reliance on boats and helicopters to reach offshore rigs.
In the southwest, the Lagos–Shagamu–Ore corridor has seen active interventions, and the much-talked-about Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa dual carriageway received a funding boost, with 30 percent of its ₦150 billion cost released. In the north-central region, the Maraba–Keffi road was reviewed due to changes in economic conditions following the removal of fuel subsidies and the floatation of the naira.
The revised plan includes new concrete shoulders and pavement layers, with ₦76 billion already earmarked by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) through tax credits.
Other road projects include the Gashamu–Amshi–Guguram road in Yobe State, where additional funds have been approved to introduce new bridges and concrete protections for swampy areas.
Ado-Ekiti roads near Afe Babalola University were also scoped down and re-awarded at ₦9.3 billion to fit current budgetary allocations. Additionally, the Trans-Saharan Highway running from Ebonyi to Benue State saw its contract expanded by ₦84 billion after a soil test revealed poor sub-base conditions on a 35-kilometre stretch.
The minister emphasized that the projects are not just physical roads but strategic economic investments capable of transforming GDP growth across regions. He praised President Tinubu’s commitment, noting that no state or region has been left out. He further pledged to publish a full list of projects valued at over ₦10 billion in the coming week to enhance transparency and facilitate public oversight.
While addressing reporters, the minister said the administration welcomes public scrutiny and is ready to debate any criticisms with facts, adding that Nigerians will soon be able to see the benefits of these projects not just in mobility but in economic expansion and job creation.
