FG Signs N690bn Road Contracts For South-West, North-West Projects

The Federal Government has signed contracts valued at over N690 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of major road projects across the South-west and North-west regions as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s transport infrastructure under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

The contracts, signed at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, cover four major road projects in Kaduna, Oyo, Ogun and Osun states. All the roads will be constructed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to improve connectivity, boost economic growth and enhance transportation efficiency across the country.

Umahi said the projects underscored 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,” he stated.

The minister noted that the reconstruction of the Mando-Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State was particularly important as it formed part of President Tinubu’s campaign promises during the 2022/2023 election period.

He also commended the selected contractors for their competence and track record, expressing confidence in the growing capacity of indigenous construction firms. Umahi urged the companies to mobilise to site immediately and ensure timely execution of the projects.

The projects include the reconstruction of the 122-kilometre Mando-Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State, awarded to Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited at a cost of N178.1 billion.

Also approved is the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road linking Oyo and Ogun states, awarded to Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited for N295.9 billion. The project covers 114.5 kilometres in single carriageway equivalent.

In Osun State, Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited secured the contract for the construction of the Osogbo-Ikirun-Akoda Road valued at N101.8 billion, spanning 70 kilometres.

Similarly, Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited will handle the construction of the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road at a cost of N114.8 billion over a stretch of 73 kilometres.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Rafiu Adeladan, described the signing ceremony as the completion of the procurement process and the formal commencement of project execution.

He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to effective monitoring, quality assurance and timely delivery of all awarded projects.