Fatshimetrie recently shared major information regarding the ongoing road project in Nigeria. During a meeting with contractors in Abuja, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, revealed that the road construction project has been reduced from 10 lanes to six in order to reduce costs. This decision aims to optimize the efficiency of the project while maintaining its quality.
An important novelty concerns the compensation granted to the owners of property demolished for the construction of this 700 km road project. Indeed, the government paid a total amount of 10 billion naira to these citizens, thus demonstrating its desire to deal fairly with the populations impacted by the works.
Beyond these logistical aspects, Minister Umahi also announced that the first 47 kilometers of the project will be opened to the public by May next year. This announcement is a concrete sign of progress and progress in the realization of this major project.
In response to rumors circulating about the project being halted, the minister categorically denied these allegations, stressing that work is progressing at a brisk pace. He thus confirmed the construction of more than four kilometers of concrete road on the six planned lanes, testifying to the consistency and efficiency of the teams in charge of the project.
Another important information revealed by the minister concerns the modification of the initial route to take into account constraints linked to existing infrastructure, such as the MTN submarine cable and the Okuaja community. This adaptation demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability of the teams to overcome the obstacles encountered in the field.
Finally, Minister Umahi confirmed that the first section of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, an emblematic project of the government, will be completed by May 29, 2025. This symbolic deadline marks an important step in the realization of this ambitious project and demonstrates of the government’s commitment to modernizing the country’s road infrastructure.
In short, this recent information demonstrates the government’s dynamic and determination to carry out its infrastructure projects, while ensuring that the interests of local populations are taken into account. Nigeria is thus part of a process of sustainable development and improvement of its road network for the well-being of its citizens.