Tinubu approves Lagos-Ibadan road reconstruction, highway expansion

President Bola Tinubu has greenlit a significant expansion of Nigeria's infrastructure, approving a 400-kilometer extension to the Fourth Legacy Highway and the complete reconstruction of the vital Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The announcement came from Minister of Works David Umahi on Thursday, who hailed the decisions as another milestone in the government's infrastructure renewal program.

The extended highway will now stretch approximately 1,100 kilometers, connecting the North-Central and North-East regions through Taraba State. Umahi highlighted the unprecedented nature of this expansion, noting it will pass through areas significant to prominent figures like General Gowon and Solomon Lar. The original highway was designed to link Akwanga in Nasarawa State to Maiduguri in Borno State.

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The greatest story is that yesterday, President Bola Tinubu approved the addition of 400 kilometres to our Fourth Legacy Road. That is unprecedented.

Furthermore, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a critical artery, will undergo reconstruction using reinforced concrete pavement. This decision, according to Umahi, vindicates the ministry's stance on using concrete over asphalt for major highways, especially after the existing pavement began deteriorating less than five years after its rehabilitation. Umahi stated that the repeated failures of the asphalt pavement, even after repairs, necessitated this more durable approach.

These infrastructure projects are expected to enhance national integration, stimulate economic activities, and bolster regional connectivity across Nigeria. The approvals underscore President Tinubu's commitment to delivering impactful infrastructure projects nationwide.

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The President approved yesterday the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Road, and that is the justification for our fight for the use of reinforced concrete pavement.