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13 Major Road Projects Transforming Nigeria Under Tinubu’s Administration

Published by Akinwale Fakinlede on March 31st, 2025.

1. Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

One of Nigeria’s most ambitious road projects, this 750 km highway will link Lagos to Calabar, improving transportation across the South-South and South-West regions. It is expected to boost trade and tourism along the coastline.

2. Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway

This 1,068 km highway will create a direct link between Sokoto in the northwest and Badagry in the southwest. By improving trade routes, it will significantly enhance commercial activities across Nigeria.

3. Calabar-Abuja Superhighway

Designed to connect Calabar to Abuja, this 482 km highway will ease transportation across the country, featuring major bridges, including one over the River Benue.

4. Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Highway

Spanning 439 km, this road will enhance connectivity between central and northeastern Nigeria, facilitating smoother movement of goods and services.

5. Abuja-Kano Road Rehabilitation

This vital link between Abuja and Kano is undergoing rehabilitation. The project covers 82 km and has been allocated N740 billion to ensure smoother and safer road conditions.

6. Bodo-Bonny Road (Rivers State)

The Bodo-Bonny Road, which connects key communities in Rivers State, has received additional funding of N80 billion, bringing the total to N280 billion. The project aims to improve accessibility in the Niger Delta.

7. Afikpo-Uturu-Okigwe Road Dualization

This project will enhance transportation across Ebonyi, Abia, and Imo states by expanding the road to accommodate increasing traffic demand.

8. Abeokuta-Iboro-Ilaro Road Rehabilitation

A key road in Ogun State, this 57 km stretch is being rehabilitated to enhance connectivity and economic activities in the southwest.

9. Mubi-Maiduguri Road Reconstruction

Several sections of this crucial road in the northeastern part of Nigeria are undergoing reconstruction, ensuring safer and more efficient transport in the region.

10. Benin-Akure-Ilesha Road Dualization

This 300 km project aims to improve travel between Edo, Ondo, and Osun states by expanding the road, reducing congestion, and enhancing regional commerce.

11. Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Road Project

This road is being reconstructed with reinforced concrete pavement to tackle challenging terrain issues and ensure durability.

12. Enugu-Port Harcourt Road Rehabilitation

A critical highway connecting the South-East to the South-South, this project will improve road conditions and introduce shoreline protection measures.

13. Mararaba-Keffi Highway Expansion

This 43 km highway, which connects Nasarawa State to the Federal Capital Territory, is being expanded to ease congestion and improve access to Abuja.

Conclusion

President Tinubu’s administration has made road infrastructure a key priority, investing heavily in projects that will enhance national connectivity, reduce travel time, and stimulate economic development. These 13 major road projects are set to redefine Nigeria’s transportation landscape, fostering growth

and progress across regions.