Nigeria Approves N610 Billion for Roads and Military Housing

The Federal Government of Nigeria approved contracts and public-private partnership concessions exceeding N610 billion for national road infrastructure during a Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. The initiative aims to reduce infrastructure deficits by reconstructing, rehabilitating, and upgrading major federal roads using private-sector capital.

Among the specific approvals, the Council ratified a N159.826 billion contract awarded to CBC Global Civil & Building Construction Nigeria Limited for the reconstruction of the Ado-Ekiti–Iyin–Aramoko–Itawure–Osun State border road. The government also approved a N54.118 billion variation order for a separate road project.

In addition to infrastructure, the government authorized the direct purchase of 600 four-bedroom terrace duplexes at Bristol City Development in Life Camp, Abuja, for Armed Forces personnel. This purchase is part of a larger strategic goal to deliver 10,000 housing units to improve the welfare and living conditions of military personnel.