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FG Approves ₦4.2 Trillion for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and Other Key Road Projects Nationwide

The Federal Government has approved road infrastructure contracts worth ₦4.2 trillion, covering major highways and bridges across Nigeria, including the second phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, during a press briefing in Abuja following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.

According to Umahi, the projects span multiple states and are aimed at improving connectivity, enhancing road safety, and fostering economic development.

Additionally, FEC approved road construction projects worth ₦159.5 billion for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enhance infrastructure in the city and surrounding satellite towns. Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, shared details of these approvals during the post-FEC media briefing, highlighting key projects designed to boost accessibility and urban development.

The government also unveiled an ambitious initiative to position Nigeria’s creative and tourism sectors as major contributors to economic growth, targeting a minimum contribution of $100 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the creation of two million jobs. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, announced this following the FEC meeting.

The nationwide road infrastructure contracts include new constructions, rehabilitation of deteriorating sections, and the expansion of critical routes, with a shift towards concrete pavement for enhanced durability.

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway received the largest allocation, with ₦1.334 trillion approved for the construction of a 130-kilometre dual carriageway. This includes 65 kilometres across Lagos and Ogun states, as well as an additional segment extending from Calabar through Akwa Ibom. The project will be executed under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) framework, with a 10-year maintenance plan.

Furthermore, FEC approved ₦470.9 billion for the Delta State access road and ₦148 billion for the Anambra State access road linking the Second Niger Bridge.

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