The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Monday approved ₦159.5 billion for five major infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing the road networks and transportation systems within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, said this disclosure while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
She said the projects include construction of a bus terminal at Mabushi, which has been awarded to Setraco Nigeria Limited for ₦30.97 billion.
She said the project is expected to be completed within 18 months and is part of a broader strategy to improve urban mobility in Abuja.
She said another critical project is the Arterial Road N1, which will connect Wuye District to Ring Road II.
Valued at ₦62.5 billion, this contract has been awarded to Arab Contractors Nigeria Limited and is projected to take 20 months to complete.
The minister said the government has sanctioned the Kuje-Gwagwalada dual carriageway project, aimed at enhancing connectivity between key satellite towns.
This project, costing ₦7.5 billion, has been awarded to Gilmo Engineering Nigeria Limited.
The rehabilitation of Old Keffi Road, a vital 15-kilometer stretch linking Kado Village to Dei-Dei, is also on the agenda with a budget of ₦26.87 billion, awarded to Lubric Construction Company Limited, set for completion in 18 months.
She said an access road to the Renewed Hope Cities and Estate Project in Karsana West District has been approved for ₦31.66 billion and was awarded to Lubric Construction Company Limited with an expected completion timeline of 18 months.
The minister the infrastructure projects are designed to improve mobility and stimulate socio-economic activities and enhance access to residential and commercial developments throughout the FCT.
She assured that the projects would be closely monitored to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.