Umahi Announces Fast Completion of Abuja-Kaduna Highway

On October 25, 2026, Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi announced the completion of an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway in just 13 months, marking it as the fastest road project completion in Nigeria's history. This achievement was highlighted during the commissioning of the section by President Bola Tinubu in Kaduna State, coinciding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off for the 2027 general election.

Umahi noted that previous administrations took eight years to complete 240 kilometres of the highway using asphalt pavement. The completed section is part of a 118-kilometre first lot of the project, valued at N252 billion, with over 95 percent of the contract sum paid.

Work is ongoing on the second section, covering 164 kilometres and valued at N505 billion, with expectations to complete the remaining 20 kilometres by the end of November. Additionally, solar-powered streetlights will be installed along the entire highway.