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Road Sector Development: SSA-P, NSE, Others Commend FG On Quality Of Road Infrastructure
Joel Ajayi
The Renewed Hope Administration’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure development has continued to attract widespread commendation from key stakeholders in the road sector.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President (SSA-P) on Community Engagement, North West Zone, Hon. Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, alongside members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the host communities, and road users, have applauded the Federal Government for the quality of ongoing road projects.
They gave the commendations during a National Media Tour and Commissioning of Projects in Kaduna State on Monday, 19 January, 2026.
The SSA-P assured Nigerians that “the quality of work being executed is of such a standard that the roads will outlive us.” Speaking during the inspection, the SSA-P praised the Federal Ministry of Works and the contractors for their strict adherence to approved engineering standards and for aligning project execution with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Hon. Yakasai also commissioned three (3) Emergency/Special Intervention Projects in the State. These include: the Repairs of Taban Sani Road (4.5km) in Makarfi Local Government Area; Sabo Rail Bridge to Command Junction Road in Chikun Local Government Area; and Mahuta Army Post-Service Housing Scheme Roads, also in Chikun Local Government Area.
Earlier, the Federal Controller of Works (FCW), Kaduna State, Engr. Ulagu Loveday, welcomed stakeholders and explained that the Award for the Completion of Outstanding Sections of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway followed the termination of the original contract and its reassignment to a new contractor.
He disclosed that the project was rescoped from a flexible asphaltic pavement to a continuous reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP), in line with global best practices, to achieve enhanced durability, improved road safety, and reduced vehicular maintenance costs.
Providing technical insights into the project, the Senior Project Manager of Infiouest International Construction Limited, Engr. Robert Turner stated that it involves the pulverisation of the existing pavement, the reinstatement of the stone base, the use of steel reinforcement, and the placement of high-strength concrete.
He added that this is followed by a 14-day curing period before the road is opened to traffic. According to him, Section II is scheduled for completion by October 2025, while Section II is expected to be completed by April 2026, subject to the availability of funds.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Kaduna Branch, Engr. Muhammadu Ibrahim, alongside another member, Engr. Arege Samson Bawa, affirmed that the project complies with professional and engineering standards.
They commended the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE for prioritising quality, professionalism, and the active participation of Nigerian Engineers in the execution of projects.
They also hailed the adoption of CRCP technology in the construction of major federal roads, citing reduced maintenance expenses and longevity as comparative advantages over flexible roads.
Similarly, the Project Manager of Messrs Eksiogullari Construction (Nig.) Limited, Engr. Salihu Yunusa on the Kaduna Eastern Bypass Project, noted that upon completion of the Rabah Road Interchange, traffic flow would significantly improve, reducing congestion, and enhancing connectivity within Kaduna State and other parts of the North West Zone.
Representatives of the Contractor handling the Western Bypass, Messrs Dantata & Sawoe (Nig.) Limited and the Financiers of the project, the Dangote Group, led by Engr. Jonathan Obrusu of Dangote, reaffirmed their commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure in support of national development. The project is being funded under the Federal Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme of the Federal Government.
In the same vein, the Project Manager of Mothercat (Nigeria) Ltd, handling the Zaria – Funtua – Gusau – Sokoto Road, Section I (Zaria – Sheme) in Kaduna and Katsina States, Engr. Ziad Karan, assured stakeholders of the company’s dedication to quality delivery, noting that road users and members of the public have continued to attest to the high standard of work being carried out.
The Team was also at the Mararraba – Pambeguwa Road, where the FCW and the Project Manager, Setraco (Nigeria) Limited, Mr. Moustapha Jaber confirmed that the project is 98% completed and will soon be commissioned, though it has since been opened to vehicular traffic.
In his closing remarks at the end of the Tour and Commissioning Ceremonies, the SSA-P commended all stakeholders for their collaboration and reassured communities along the projects’ corridors of the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to delivering durable, safe, and economically impactful road infrastructure across the State, the North-West, and the nation, at large.
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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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