Federal Government Greenlights Massive Infrastructure Investment
In a significant move to accelerate national development, the Federal Executive Council has approved the release of substantial funds for multiple critical road projects across Nigeria. The approval was granted during the council's meeting held on November 6, 2025, signaling the government's renewed commitment to addressing the country's infrastructure deficit.
Major Projects Receiving Funding Approval
The council gave the green light for several high-impact projects, with the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Superhighway Section 3 receiving the largest allocation of ₦553 billion. This 163-kilometer stretch running from Badagry to the Ogun-Oyo border will be constructed entirely with concrete at a cost of ₦3.39 billion per kilometer.
Other significant projects approved include:
- Ota-Idiroko Section I + Flyover: 14 km road and 509 m flyover in Ogun State costing ₦121 billion total
- Ijebu Igbo-Etapa-Owoyen Road: 37 km Ogun-Oyo link road now costing ₦53 billion, a 307% increase from the original budget
- Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Phase II Section II: Fresh award of ₦43.73 billion including underpasses, ramps, and side roads
- Ilorin-Omu Aran-Egba Road Phase I: 31 km section in Kwara State costing ₦43 billion
- Wasasa-Turunku-Mararaba Phase II: 42 km road in Kaduna State with ₦30.23 billion allocation
Cost Revisions and State Partnerships
The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. Nweze David Umahi CON, explained that the substantial cost revisions reflect improvements in project design, challenging terrain conditions, and current inflationary pressures. He specifically noted that the cost of reinforcement steel has skyrocketed to over ₦1.1 million per ton, significantly impacting project budgets.
In an innovative approach to infrastructure delivery, the minister revealed that governors of Edo, Delta, and Abia States have taken responsibility for financing and executing certain federal road projects within their jurisdictions. This collaborative initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on the federal government while accelerating project completion timelines.
The revised approvals demonstrate the government's focus on building durable, concrete-based infrastructure that can withstand decades of heavy use while ensuring taxpayers receive value for money. The Minister emphasized that these projects will significantly improve transportation networks, boost economic activities, and enhance connectivity between states when completed.
