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FG Deepens Transparency in Road Projects, Sets New Benchmarks for Speed and Quality
…Opens Keffi Flyover
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the execution of road projects, with anti-corruption agencies currently reviewing all ongoing contracts nationwide.
Speaking during the reopening of the reinstated damaged flyover on the Abuja–Keffi Expressway and Keffi-Nasarawan Toto Road in Keffi on Thursday, 4th December 2025, the Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) David Umahi, CON, FNATE, FNSE, disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR directed that all road projects be submitted to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The verification exercise is an unprecedented step towards strengthening transparency and accountability in the governance of projects.
“We have sent Mr President’s projects to ICPC immediately after I assumed office to go to all the states and verify. This is the first of its kind. We have also sent the same list to the EFCC,” Umahi said. He added that the President has ordered a full assessment of road works across the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT, with an online platform currently in the offing to enable the public to track project status in real time.
The Minister praised President Tinubu’s prompt intervention in restoring the damaged flyover, which suffered a major 20-metre structural failure earlier in the year. “Within 24 hours, Mr President approved the release of funds for the reinstatement. It is unprecedented,” he stressed. The Flyover, now reconstructed with modern safety features including a twin gantry crash-prevention system on both sides of the approach, was delivered in just four months – far ahead of typical industry timelines.
During an inspection of ongoing works on the Abuja–Kano Dual Carriageway, on the same day, Engr. Umahi provided updates on the redesigned concrete-pavement project. He explained that the original design contained significant technical gaps, which required modification, adding that the adoption of continuous reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) technology guarantees a longer lifespan and lower maintenance costs. The Minister dismissed claims of slow progress on the project, noting that the redesigned project is barely six months old. “This road is a priority legacy project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. What we have done within this period speaks for itself,” he added.
He further explained that the Federal Government’s new “build–operate–maintain” model aims at ensuring sustainability and cost recovery on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. “With concrete roads, maintenance costs are very minimal. What will come to the government from tolling will, therefore, be higher. That is our return on investment,” Umahi revealed.
Opposition political party leaders, who joined the inspection tour, commended the pace, quality, and transformation unfolding under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Administration. A People Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Otunba Segun Showunmi said that “Within three months this Flyover is back and looking better. At this pace, our national infrastructure deficit will be defeated.”
African Democratic Congress (ADC) representative, Dr. Kanti Uthman also has this to say on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, “I passed here four (4) months ago during the rains – there was no road. Today I am surprised. The quality is world-class.”
Representatives of the Action Alliance (AA) party and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) also praised the giant strides of the Administration and urged the Federal Government to replicate the model on other critical routes.
Earlier, the Technical Crew confirmed that all major structural components of the Keffi Flyover are now in place. The Federal Controller of Works (FCT), Engr. Yakubu Usman, stated that “The damaged section has been reinstated and the deck, which was cast 29 days ago is ready for traffic.”
The Acting Director, Highways (Bridges and Design), Engr. Musa Sa’idu added that the new gantry system is already preventing further crashes and damage to the structure. “Another trailer attempted to hit the flyover but the gantry stopped it. The project is completed and ready for use,” he confirmed.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Mr. Rafiu Adeladan expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu for his untiring efforts towards repositioning Nigeria’s road infrastructure through the dynamic leadership of Engr. Umahi.
He assured that the Ministry’s entire staff will continue to support the Minister to meet the President’s mandate, noting that he has worked with him long enough to attest to his diligence, competence, and exceptional leadership.
Also with the Minister on the tour of duty were members of the Senate, Senior Special Assistants to the President (SSA-P) on Community Engagement, and other stakeholders.
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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.
The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:
1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,
2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,
3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and
4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.
Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.
The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.
Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.
Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.
He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.
Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:
1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State
Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited
Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00
Length: 122 Kilometres
2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States
Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,
Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77
Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)
3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State
Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited
Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90
Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and
4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State
Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited
Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93
Length: 73 Kilometres
All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.
The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.
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