The Federal Government has signed contract agreements worth over N690.8 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of major road projects across the country.
The contracts were signed on Thursday at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, as part of efforts to improve road connectivity, ease transportation and stimulate economic activities nationwide.
Among the projects, Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited secured a N178.1 billion contract for the reconstruction of the 122-kilometre Mando–Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State.
Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited was awarded a N296 billion contract for the dualisation of the 114.5-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road linking Oyo and Ogun states.
Also, Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited got a N101.8 billion contract for the construction of the 70-kilometre Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State, while Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited secured a N114.9 billion contract for the construction of the 73-kilometre Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road connecting Osun and Oyo states.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, described the projects as strategic infrastructure aimed at strengthening economic integration and improving movement across the country.
Umahi said the projects align with the Renewed Hope infrastructure agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando–Birnin Gwari Road was significant because it formed part of Tinubu’s campaign promises ahead of the 2023 general election.
The minister added that the Federal Government remained committed to delivering durable roads using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement technology, which he said could make roads last up to 100 years.
He commended the contractors for their track records and urged them to commence work immediately.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, said the signing marked the completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.
He assured that the ministry would ensure strict monitoring and quality control throughout the execution of the projects.
