FEC okays over N203bn projects to tackle erosion, fix roads, water supply in FCT

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has approved contracts worth over N203 billion for six critical infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). These projects aim to improve road networks, erosion control, and water supply.

Minister of State for FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, made this disclosure while briefing State House Correspondents on Tuesday after the council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

She explained that the key projects include the construction of access roads, the rehabilitation of major streets, and upgrades to water treatment infrastructure.

Highlights of the approved contracts include:

Access Road Construction and Erosion Control: An access road to the FCT Fire Service Institution and erosion control works in Kaura District were approved. The contract, awarded to Infu Ernest International Ltd, is valued at N13.18 billion, with an 18-month completion timeline.

Revised Cost for Guzape District Engineering Infrastructure: The cost for engineering works in Guzape District (Lot 1) was revised from N22.2 billion to N70.89 billion, with an additional 18-month completion period.

Clinton Drive to Tunga Madaki Access Road and Bridge: The project, spanning 7 kilometers and involving a full-span bridge bypassing the airport’s second railway, was awarded to CCECC for N27.6 billion, to be completed within 12 months.

Roads to be rehabilitated include Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Thomas Sankara Road, JFK Street, Ibrahim Taiwo Street, Muhammadu Ribadu Street, and Shehu Shagari Way. Julius Berger was awarded the contract, valued at N20.4 billion, with an 8-month completion period.

Engineering Infrastructure for Outstanding Guzape Layouts (Lots 1 & 2): Finishing works for Guzape neighborhoods were awarded to Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company for N54.38 billion, with a completion period of 18 months.

Rehabilitation of Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant: The rehabilitation of the plant’s phases 1, 3, and 4 was awarded to SCC Nigeria Ltd at N17.2 billion and $79,000, with completion set for 12 months.