President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that his administration is executing infrastructure projects on an unprecedented scale, with more than 2,700 kilometres of highways and major roads currently under construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation across Nigeria.

He made the disclosure during a nationwide broadcast on Friday, where he outlined key achievements in infrastructure, housing, energy, and transport sectors under his administration.

Major Road Projects Across Nigeria

Tinubu listed several flagship road projects currently underway, including the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano corridor, and the long-standing East–West Road.

According to him, significant portions of these projects have already been completed or are nearing completion, with expected benefits including improved regional trade, reduced travel time, and job creation across multiple states.

He added that the scale of ongoing road construction reflects a deliberate effort to modernise Nigeria’s transport infrastructure and strengthen economic connectivity nationwide.

Housing Expansion Under Renewed Hope Programme

On housing, the President said the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, in collaboration with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), is delivering more than 10,000 housing units across 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

He noted that major Renewed Hope Cities in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano are progressing steadily, describing the initiative as a major driver of employment generation, with over 300,000 jobs reportedly created through the programme.

Energy Sector Investments and Refining Capacity

In the energy sector, Tinubu said the $5 billion Nigeria LNG Train 7 project is nearing completion, adding that it will significantly boost Nigeria’s LNG production capacity and export earnings.

He also disclosed that increased domestic refining capacity, including modular refineries, is helping to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products while conserving foreign exchange.

Power Sector and Rail Modernisation

The President stated that his administration is actively clearing legacy debts in the power sector, expanding transmission infrastructure, and investing in renewable energy sources.

He maintained that a stable power supply remains central to Nigeria’s economic growth and industrial development.

Tinubu also confirmed that rail modernisation projects are ongoing across the federation to enhance logistics, improve transportation efficiency, and promote economic integration between regions.

Economic Outlook and National Development

The President said the ongoing reforms and infrastructure investments are designed to ensure that “the benefits of reform are felt more directly in the daily lives of ordinary Nigerians.”

While acknowledging the scale of challenges ahead, Tinubu described the national development agenda as ambitious but necessary for long-term stability and economic transformation.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained infrastructure development, job creation, and inclusive economic growth across all sectors of the economy.

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The Federal Government will adopt a full concrete pavement policy for all new federal road projects beginning in 2026, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced.

Umahi made the disclosure on Thursday during an inspection of the Abuja–Kano highway. He said several asphalt-based road projects executed by previous contractors had already begun to fail, making a nationwide policy shift unavoidable.

The Minister argued that concrete roads offer higher durability, longer life spans, and better value for public funds.

He also said the government prefers a concession-and-tolling model for completed highways, describing it as the most realistic financing option. He dismissed claims by some contractors that they could fund such multi-billion-naira projects upfront.

“From next year, any new project we are doing must be on concrete,” Umahi said.
“Even the ones done by the previous contractor are already failing. That is why we must concession completed roads for maintenance. This is the only feasible model.”

Umahi said Section One of the Abuja–Kano road covers 118 kilometres, valued at ₦252 billion. Half of the amount has already been paid. Seventeen kilometres around Kano are being rebuilt from scratch, while a 12-kilometre solar-lit extension is nearing completion.

Sections One and Three also have eight kilometres of completed concrete pavement, with more ongoing works.

He added that Section Two covers 72 kilometres and is valued at ₦502 billion. He said the ongoing work is only six months old and remains a priority project for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Addressing concerns over maintenance, Umahi explained that contractors remain responsible during the defect liability period.

“We retain five per cent of every certificate issued. When the project is completed, we release half and keep 2.5 per cent for a year. If the contractor maintains the road within the defect period, we release the balance,” he said.

Umahi also said most ongoing projects nationwide will follow the “design, build, operate, and maintain” model to guarantee sustainability and reduce failures.

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