FEC Approves 14 Road Construction in States Devastated by Flood

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 14 roads and bridges that were severely impacted by floods across various states in Nigeria.

The states benefiting from this initiative include Ekiti, Adamawa, Kebbi, Cross River, Ondo, Osun, Plateau, Rivers, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, and Imo. This decision was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, during a press briefing at the State House in Abuja.

The approved projects are part of a broader N1.24 trillion allocation aimed at enhancing infrastructure, improving connectivity, and boosting economic growth nationwide.

Among the key projects are the Ado-Ekiti/Afe Babalola road in Ekiti State, the JB Lamba Road in Adamawa State, and the Kuku-Besse-Zaria-Kata Road in Kebbi State. Additionally, the dualization of the Afikpo-Uturu-Okigwe Road spans across Ebonyi, Abia, and Imo states.

Umahi emphasized the government's shift towards using continuous reinforced concrete pavement for some projects due to its durability. He also highlighted the completion of emergency works on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, which now includes advanced security features such as CCTV cameras and an observation room to enhance safety and response times.

Furthermore, the FEC meeting addressed the issue of fuel trucks damaging newly constructed roads. To mitigate this, the government approved a plan to concession federal land for the construction of a tolled truck park, similar to the solution implemented in Apapa. This park will provide a safe parking area for over 3000 fuel trucks, preventing damage to the roads not designed for static loads.