The Federal Executive Council FEC, has approved a total of N159.5 billion for five major infrastructure projects targeted at enhancing road networks, transportation, and estate access across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The approval, granted through the FCT Administration, is part of the government’s efforts to improve development and improve connectivity in both urban and satellite areas.
Minister of state FCT, Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday after the federal executive council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.
She stated that among the key projects is the construction of a bus terminal at Mabushi, located within Cadastral Zone Plot B06, Phase II of the federal capital city.
The contract, worth ₦30.97 billion, was awarded to Setraco Nigeria Limited and is expected to be completed within 18 months.
She also said a significant portion of the budget will go towards the construction of Arterial Road N1 connecting Wuye District and Ring Road II within the capital city.
The project, valued at N62.5 billion, has been awarded to Arab Contractors Nigeria Limited with a completion period of 20 months.
The minister added the Federal Government also approved the construction of the Kuje-Gwagwalada dual carriageway, a critical route aimed at boosting connectivity between key satellite towns.
The project was awarded to Gilmo Engineering Nigeria Limited for N7.5 billion.
Further enhancing road infrastructure, she said the council approved the rehabilitation of the Old Keffi Road, a 15-kilometre stretch linking Kado Village to Dei-Dei and connecting with the Outer Northern Expressway Junction.
The contract, valued at N26.87 billion, was awarded to Lubric Construction Company Limited, with an 18-month completion timeframe.
She said the final project under this approval is the construction of an access road to the Renewed Hope Cities and Estate Project within Kasana West District, Abuja. Also awarded to Lubric Construction Company Limited, this project is valued at N31.66 billion and is expected to be completed within 18 months.
She emphasized that the projects are expected to enhance mobility, boost socio-economic activities, and provide improved access to residential and commercial developments within the FCT.
The contracts are set to be closely monitored to ensure timely delivery and compliance with quality standards.
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