FG Awards N690bn Road Contracts Across Kaduna, Oyo, Ogun, Osun

The Federal Government has signed contracts worth over N690 billion for the construction and reconstruction of four major road projects across Kaduna, Oyo, Ogun and Osun states as part of efforts to improve transportation infrastructure nationwide.

The contracts were signed at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, with all the projects billed to be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement technology.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Minister of Works, David Umahi, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost connectivity, economic growth and transportation efficiency across the country.

According to Umahi, the projects align with the infrastructure agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and reflect the government’s commitment to constructing durable roads capable of lasting for generations.

“Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement technology,” Umahi said.

He explained that the reconstruction of the Mando-Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State was particularly important because it formed part of Tinubu’s campaign promises during the 2022/2023 electioneering period.

Umahi also praised the selected contractors for their track records and urged them to mobilise to site immediately to ensure timely completion of the projects.

The projects include the reconstruction of the 122-kilometre Mando-Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State, awarded to J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited at a cost of N178.1 billion.

The Federal Government also approved the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road linking Oyo and Ogun states. The 114.5-kilometre project was awarded to JRB Construction Company Limited for N295.9 billion.

In Osun State, Truecrete Solutions Limited secured the N101.8 billion contract for the construction of the 70-kilometre Osogbo-Ikirun-Akoda Road.

Similarly, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited was awarded the N114.8 billion contract for the construction of the 73-kilometre Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road.

The projects are expected to improve interstate connectivity, reduce travel time and support commercial activities across the affected regions.