Tinubu Approves Major Road Projects for South-East

President Bola Tinubu has approved additional major road projects in the South-East region of Nigeria, as disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a briefing in Abuja. The initiative aims to connect the South-East to other parts of the country and integrate all regions into national infrastructure and economic development.

Key projects include the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Second Niger Bridge access roads, Enugu-Abakaliki road, and the Trans-Sahara Highway. Umahi urged the South-East populace to recognize ongoing federal infrastructure projects while continuing to advocate for further development.

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which includes a 104-kilometre route from Ondo State to Edo State, is also part of the plan, featuring a 45-kilometre Benin Bypass to alleviate traffic congestion. The Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway and the Trans-Sahara project are highlighted as legacy projects, with significant progress reported despite security challenges.

The Federal Government is funding these projects through a combination of local and external financing.