By Egena Sunday Ode
The Federal Government on Monday approved a total of N159.5 billion for five major infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing road networks, transportation, and estate access across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Minister of state FCT, Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure disclosed this to newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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, according to her.
The contract, worth N30.97 billion, was awarded to Setraco Nigeria Limitedand and is expected to be completed within 18 months.
Bunkered also said a significant portion of the budget will go toward 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 said 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 at a cost of N7.5 billion, she said.
She said the council further approved the rehabilitation of the Old Keffi Road, a 15-kilometer 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 explained 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, according to her.
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