…as Minister Discloses Takeover of FG Roads’ Funding by Abia, Edo, Delta Govts
The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria, in its meeting of 6th November 2025, approved the release of about N1.048 trillion naira for some roads across the country.
The roads and the respective fund releases include: 163km Sokoto–Badagry Coastal Superhighway Section 3 (Badagry → Ogun-Oyo border) ₦553 billio (₦3.39 bn/km, full concrete); Ota–Idiroko Section I + Flyover
14 km road + 509 m flyover, Ogun ₦98 bn (road) + ₦23 bn (flyover) = ₦121 billion total ; Ijebu Igbo–Etapa–Owoyen Road
37 km (Ogun-Oyo link, +7 km added) ₦53 billion (from ₦13 bn original) 307% increase, now full concrete with upgraded base; Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Phase II Section II Fresh award: ₦43.73 billion Includes underpasses, ramps, and side roads; Ilorin–Omu Aran–Egba Road Phase I 31 km (out of 207 km), Kwara ₦43 billion.
Others are:Wasasa–Turunku–Mararaba Phase II 42 km, Kaduna ₦30.23 billion Continues earlier 7.8 k section; Enugu–Onitsha Road Phase I 35 km (OP Junction → Anambra border) ₦28.47 billion total (₦7 bn balance pending); Mushin–NNPC–Apapa–Oshodi Dualisation14.4 km, Lagos ports access ₦19.09 billion (up from ₦11 bn) and East–West Road (restructured) PH–Warri axis + 3 flyovers + 2 bridges Inherited ₦156 billion package Two new flyovers (Abuloma & Refinery).
The Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi explained that the changes in cost are due to improvements in design, difficult terrain, and inflation, noting that the cost of reinforcement steel has increased to over ₦1.1 million per ton.
He also revealed that the governors of Edo, Delta, and Abia States have assumed responsibility for financing and executing certain federal road projects within their jurisdictions. This initiative is aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the federal government and expediting the completion of these projects.
He said, “The revised approvals reflect our commitment to durable, concrete-based infrastructure that can withstand decades of use while ensuring value for money.”