Nigerian Government Allocates Only N10m for Abuja Runway Project Amidst N532bn Bid Confusion

The Nigerian government's budget allocation of just N10m for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja has raised concerns, especially after the initial estimated cost of the project peaked at N532bn by 2025. The project, first proposed in 2009 at N64bn, has seen significant cost escalations over the years.

Minister Festus Keyamo defended the low budget allocation, citing the common practice of keeping projects active in budget cycles with token amounts. President Bola Tinubu supports exploring alternative funding sources outside the budget for the runway project.