FEC Approves $45.3 Million For Transportation Development

ABUJA – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a contract worth $45,303,000 for a comprehensive feasibility study and engineering design aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s transportation network. This decision, announced on Monday, focuses on creating new route alignments that will connect four major western seaports to inland trade corridors.

The Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, disclosed this while addressing journalists after the FEC meeting led by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Key Transportation Routes to Be Linked

The newly approved project is designed to establish efficient connectivity between:

Badagry Deep Seaport and Tincan
Tincan and Apapa
Lekki Seaport and Ijebu-Ode
Ijebu-Ode and Kajola (which will further link to the Lagos-Kano-Maradi Railway Modernization Project)

Boosting Economic Growth Through Transportation

Alkali emphasized that transportation is a critical enabler of economic development and a priority under President Tinubu’s administration. He highlighted that the new project aims to:
✔ Improve logistics efficiency for port operations
✔ Strengthen connectivity between seaports and inland trade routes
✔ Enhance GDP growth by facilitating trade and commerce
✔ Modernize Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure

Currently, only Apapa Port has a railway link via the Red Line. This includes a standard gauge rail at the APMT terminal, supporting freight movement from Lagos to Ibadan, along with a rehabilitated narrow gauge line connecting Lagos to Kano. The new project will integrate additional seaports into this network, further boosting Nigeria’s economic activities.

Investment in Infrastructure Development

The $45.3 million contract will cover the necessary feasibility studies and engineering designs, ensuring the project is well-structured for future implementation. Once completed, it is expected to enhance Nigeria’s port logistics, reduce congestion, and support long-term economic expansion.

Conclusion

With this investment, the government is taking a significant step toward improving Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure, making trade routes more efficient, and boosting economic development. This project will be a game-changer in the country’s quest for modernized transport systems.