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President Tinubu Embarks on Massive Road Construction Programme

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In a significant move to revitalize the country's infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu has initiated a massive road construction programme, with over N2.5 trillion worth of projects approved this year alone. The programme, aimed at linking major cities through signature projects such as the Lagos-Calabar and Badagry to Sokoto Super Highways, is expected to have a transformative impact on the country's growth and development. Speaking at the Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW 2025), the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, highlighted the administration's efforts to revitalize the country's infrastructure, attract investments, and promote economic growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The President Tinubu-led administration has approved over N2.5 trillion worth of road infrastructure projects this year alone, the highest ever in Nigeria's history.
  • The government is undertaking signature projects such as the Lagos-Calabar and Badagry to Sokoto Super Highways, and several other projects are ongoing in various parts of the country.
  • The President has attracted over $450 million into the development of Nigeria's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) value chain through the Presidential CNG Initiative.
  • The administration has established the Ministry of Regional Development and created regional development commissions to accelerate development across the country's six regions.
  • The Ministry of Livestock Development aims to harness the potential of a multi-billion-dollar agricultural opportunity and enrich millions of Nigerians, including women and youth.
  • The National Students Loan Fund has benefitted over 300,000 Nigerian youths in tuition and upkeep fees, removing a major stumbling block to tertiary education enrolment and completion.
  • The CreditCorp initiative has enabled Nigerians to access credit facilities for car acquisition, healthcare, housing, and other needs.
  • About N200 billion has been earmarked for economic assistance to nano businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and big manufacturing companies.

Statistics:

  • Over N2.5 trillion worth of road infrastructure projects approved this year alone.
  • $450 million attracted into the development of Nigeria's CNG value chain.
  • 150 CNG conversion centers established across the country, up from seven in 2023.
  • Over 300,000 Nigerian youths have benefitted from the National Students Loan Fund.

Sources:

  • The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris. (Source: NAN)
  • Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW 2025)
  • Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
  • Presidential CNG Initiative

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