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The Federal Government has approved a major infrastructure expansion programme involving 27 road projects across 15 states, with the combined value of the projects exceeding ₦3.9 trillion. The approval was disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. According to the minister, the projects are part of ongoing efforts by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to improve road connectivity, strengthen transportation networks, and support economic activities across different regions of Nigeria. The approved projects cut across Adamawa, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, and Yobe states. Major Road Investments Included in the Approval One of the biggest allocations is the ₦1.8 trillion re-award of the 409-kilometre dual carriageway project in Niger State under the tax credit scheme. The project has been linked with major private-sector participation involving Aliko Dangote. Other high-value projects approved include the ₦276 billion dualisation of the Ilorin–Ogbomoso Road and the ₦265 billion reconstruction of the Iseyin–Eruwa–Agbesi Road covering parts of Oyo and Kwara states. The government also approved ₦217 billion for the dualisation of the old alignment Ijaye–FGC–Ilorin Road, including a connection route to Akinmorin. Complete List of Approved Road Projects Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway Updates Beyond the newly approved projects, the Works Minister also announced developments involving major national highways. The Federal Government has approved the full business case for the operation and maintenance concession of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The government also directed that failed portions around the Ibadan axis should be reconstructed using concrete pavement technology. Umahi further revealed that the first 118km section of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Highway, valued at ₦137 billion, has been completed. Why the Road Projects Matter Road infrastructure remains a major factor affecting trade, agriculture, movement of goods, and regional development in Nigeria. Poor road networks have often increased transportation costs and slowed economic activities, especially for businesses moving goods between states. The latest approvals show a shift toward larger-scale infrastructure projects involving federal funding, private-sector participation, and long-term road management strategies. What Nigerians Should Watch Next The next stage will likely focus on project execution, funding implementation, contractor mobilisation, and completion timelines. Residents and businesses in affected states will be monitoring whether construction activities begin as scheduled and whether the projects deliver improved travel times, safer routes, and stronger economic connections.