Abuja — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over ₦43 billion for Phase II, Section II of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, alongside a raft of new awards and cost reviews aimed at speeding up priority road projects across the country, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said on Thursday.
Briefing State House correspondents after the Council meeting, Umahi said the fresh Lagos–Ibadan approval covers flyovers, underpasses, concrete pavement, ramps and adjoining roads that were not captured in earlier phases. He noted an earlier contract had been terminated, with the project now re-awarded for ₦43bn to complete the scope.
On the East–West Road, inherited at ₦156bn for two carriageways, three flyovers and two bridges, Umahi said heavy traffic and pavement redesigns forced a phased execution. One carriageway is completed and about 30% of the second is done, while flyovers at Abuloma and Refinery Junctions (Rivers State) will be brought for fresh award before month-end.
Other key approvals and reviews:
- Mushin–NNPC Junction–Apapa–Oshodi Expressway (14.4km): Cost revised from ₦11bn (2022) to ₦19.09bn, reflecting inflation and higher construction inputs, to ease port/industrial access in Lagos.
- Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, Section 3 (Badagry–Ogun–Oyo border, 162.97km): Awarded on reinforced concrete pavement at ₦3.39bn/km.
- Ilorin–Omu Aran–Egba Road (206.7km): Split for funding; Phase I (31km) approved at ₦43bn; remaining 175+ km to follow as resources allow.
- Enugu–Onitsha Road (OP Junction–Ukehe–Okatu–Abu Udi–Oji–Anambra border): Phase I (35.1km) valued at ₦28.47bn; ~₦21bn already disbursed, ~₦7bn outstanding.
- Ota–Idiroko Road, Section I (14km), Ogun: Revised from ₦43bn to ₦98bn after upgrade from flexible to rigid pavement and discovery of high water table; 509m flyover with dual ramps adjusted from ₦17bn to ₦23bn.
- Wasasa–Turunku–Mararaba Road, Kaduna: Phase II (42km) approved at ₦30.23bn following ₦18bn earlier for Section I (7.8km).
- Ijebu Igbo–Etapa–Owoyen Road (Ogun/Oyo): Scope extended from 30km to 37km; cost revalued from ₦13bn to ₓ₦53bn with reinforced concrete and enhanced subgrade.
Umahi attributed the adjustments to design refinements, challenging terrain, and inflation, noting reinforcement steel is now over ₦1.1m per ton. He added that Edo, Delta and Abia state governments have taken over funding and execution of select federal roads within their domains to relieve federal fiscal pressure and accelerate delivery.
