The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light to a major infrastructure boost with the approval of N187 billion for the completion of the remaining 96 kilometres of the Benin–Shagamu–Ore expressway, 9am News report confirms.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the approval on Monday after the FEC meeting, noting that the new section covers 48 kilometres on each lane, totaling 96 kilometres, which completes the outstanding stretch of the dual carriageway.
Speaking at a press briefing, Umahi said:
“The Benin–Shagamu–Ore Road section, which begins from the Shagamu Exchange covering 12 kilometres per lane (24 km total), now moves into the final phase of 48 kilometres per lane. This brings the total to 96 kilometres, and the contract has been awarded to CBC at N187 billion.”
Other major approvals:
In line with its directive to align projects with available funding, the FEC also approved several other infrastructure projects, including:
- Enugu–Onitsha road (77 km) → N150 billion
- Ikoga Road, Ogun State → N37.045 billion
- Abakaliki–Afikpo flyover, Ebonyi State → N25 billion
- Aba–Ikot Ekpene Road, phase one → N30.225 billion
- Ebute-Ero Outer Marina shoreline rehabilitation, Lagos → N176.495 billion (up from N144 billion due to erosion concerns)
Northern Nigeria projects:
- Sokoto–Zamfara–Katsina–Kaduna dualization → trimmed to 82.4 km with six bridges, budget retained at N105 billion
- Maiduguri–Monguno Road, Borno State → phase one (30 km) at N21 billion
One of the biggest highlights is the approval of $651.7 million for the Lekki Deep Sea Port–Shagamu evacuation corridor, covering 50 kilometres of road and 5 kilometres of bridges. This strategic project, supported by China Exim Bank, is critical for freight movement from the Lekki Port and Dangote facilities.
Other key approvals:
- Cham–Numan section, Gombe–Yola Road, Adamawa State → N9.253 billion (phase one)
- Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway → 30 km (section one) and 10 km (section two) nearing completion, with presidential commissioning in view
Minister Umahi emphasized that the approvals reflect the government’s commitment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to complete key national infrastructure and stimulate economic growth across regions.
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