Tinubu pushes forward with long-abandoned South-East road projects
Bola Tinubu's administration is reviving major road projects in the South-East that had been abandoned since the colonial era, according to Dave Umahi, Minister of Works. The projects, including the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue Trans-Saharan Superhighway, are part of the Renewed Hope Agenda and are expected to boost economic activities across several regions. Umahi highlighted the use of concrete road technology, which allows construction to continue despite challenging weather. The efforts have been praised by local leaders, including Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi.
What we know
- Dave Umahi stated that several colonial-era road projects in the South-East are now being implemented under Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
- The Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue Trans-Saharan Superhighway is a key project, with Section One extended to 123.6 kilometres at a cost of ₦45 billion and Section Two awarded at ₦668 billion.
- The 1.3-kilometre Ndi-Egbe Bridge in Afikpo, Ebonyi, linking the state with Cross River, is expected to be completed in December 2026.
- The team also inspected the ₦35 billion Onueke Flyover project and a completed concrete-pavement link road between Ebonyi and Cross River.
- Governor Francis Nwifuru commended the ongoing infrastructure projects and said Ebonyi remains one of the safest states in the country.
