Tinubu Approves ₦3.9 Trillion Road Projects Across 15 States, Umahi Reveals Full Breakdown

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

• ₦1.8 trillion — 409km Niger State dual carriageway project under tax credit scheme.
• ₦276 billion — Ilorin–Ogbomoso Road dualisation.
• ₦265 billion — Iseyin–Eruwa–Agbesi Road reconstruction (Oyo/Kwara).
• ₦217 billion — Ijaye–FGC–Ilorin Road dualisation with Akinmorin spur.
• ₦116 billion — 21km Abakaliki–Afikpo Road, Ebonyi State.
• ₦110 billion — Ogbomoso–Oko–Illupu Road (Oyo/Osun).
• ₦104 billion — Rehabilitation of Ilorin–Omorin–Ebe–Kabba–Obajana Road sections (Kwara/Kogi).
• ₦98 billion — 30km Idi-Araba–Ayede–Olodo Road, Oyo State.
• ₦92 billion — Baban-Lamba-Sharan Phase 2 Road, Plateau State.
• ₦86 billion — Enugu–Abakaliki Road reconstruction with flyover.
• ₦86 billion — Adikpo–Ajayi–Tese–Akpa–Otukpo Road (Benue/Cross River).
• ₦83 billion — Jimeta–Mayo Belwa Road, Adamawa State.
• ₦82 billion — Igbeti Road rehabilitation, Oyo State.
• ₦74 billion — Igbeti–Soro–Kishi Road, Oyo State.
• ₦71 billion — 52km Dabban–Makina Road, Niger State.
• ₦62.99 billion — Tungo–Karamti Road with five bridges (Adamawa/Taraba).
• ₦58 billion — Yola–Hong–Mubi Road Phase 2.
• ₦46 billion — Amasiri–Okporojo Road.
• ₦34 billion — Ikere-Ekiti–Ijare Road (Ekiti/Ondo).
• ₦26 billion — New flyover on the ongoing Trans-Sahara Road.
• ₦24.7 billion — Kabba–Ifaki–Ado Ekiti Road.
• ₦21 billion — Oko-Olowo Junction flyover bridge in Kwara.
• ₦15.7 billion — Pacific Road linking Igbe Laara to Ikorodu, Lagos.
• ₦15.5 billion — Badeku–Jaiye Road, Oyo State.
• ₦15.246 billion — Yola–Fufore–Gurin Road Phase 2.
• ₦15 billion — Additional funding for a 32.2km Gashua Road project in Yobe.

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.