FEC Approves More Funds To FastTrack Delivery Of Legacy And Inherited Ongoing Projects
- Minister Commends Abia, Edo, And Delta States’ Proactive Takeover of Funding of Some Federal Roads Within Their Domains
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria, in its meeting of 6th November 2025, approved the release of funds for the following to fast-track delivery of legacy and inherited ongoing projects:
- Sokoto –Badagry Coastal Superhighway Section 3 163 km (Badagry → Ogun-Oyo border) ₦553 billion (₦3.39 bn/km, full concrete)
- Ota–Idiroko Section I + Flyover 14 km road + 509 m flyover, Ogun ₦98 bn (road) + ₦23 bn (flyover) = ₦121 billion total
- Ijebu Igbo–Etapa–Owoyen Road 37 km (Ogun-Oyo link, +7 km added)
₦53 billion (from ₦13 bn original) 307% increase, now full concrete with upgraded base.
- Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Phase II Section II Fresh award: ₦43.73 billion
Includes underpasses, ramps, and side roads.
- Ilorin–Omu Aran–Egba Road Phase I 31 km (out of 207 km), Kwara ₦43 billion
- Wasasa–Turunku–Mararaba Phase II 42 km, Kaduna ₦30.23 billion Continues earlier 7.8 km section.
- Enugu–Onitsha Road Phase I 35 km (OP Junction → Anambra border) ₦28.47 billion total (₦7 bn balance pending).
- Mushin–NNPC–Apapa–Oshodi Dualisation 14.4 km, Lagos ports access ₦19.09 billion (up from ₦11 bn).
- East–West Road (restructured) PH–Warri axis + 3 flyovers + 2 bridges Inherited ₦156 billion package Two new flyovers (Abuloma & Refinery)
The Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi CON explained that the changes in cost are due to improvements in design, difficult terrain, and inflation, noting that the cost of reinforcement steel has increased to over ₦1.1 million per ton.
He also revealed that the governors of Edo, Delta, and Abia States have assumed responsibility for financing and executing certain federal road projects within their jurisdictions. This initiative is aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the federal government and expediting the completion of these projects.
He said, “The revised approvals reflect our commitment to durable, concrete-based infrastructure that can withstand decades of use while ensuring value for money.”