The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over N305 billion for the reconstruction of key sections of the Lokoja-Benin road to enhance trade and transportation across Nigeria.
Speaking after the FEC meeting on Monday in Abuja, Minister of Works David Umahi announced that the project will be executed using concrete pavement.
The approved sections include Obajana to Benin (Section I) at N64 billion, Auchi to Edo (Section II) at N110 billion, and Benin Airport to Edo (Section III) at N131 billion. Umahi emphasized that these projects aim to significantly improve Nigeria’s road infrastructure.