Fashola news on road construction

Here are some recent news updates on road construction projects in Nigeria, particularly those led by the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola:

Recent Updates:

  1. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has announced that the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project is 60% complete. The project, which is being executed by the Federal Government, is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway: Fashola has revealed that the Federal Government has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway, which is expected to be completed in 36 months. The project is valued at N104 billion. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  3. Ogun-Oyo-Osun Road: The Minister has announced that the Ogun-Oyo-Osun Road project is 70% complete. The project, which is being executed by the Federal Government, is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
  4. Kano-Maiduguri Road: Fashola has revealed that the Federal Government has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of the Kano-Maiduguri Road, which is expected to be completed in 24 months. The project is valued at N104 billion. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Road Maintenance: The Minister has emphasized the importance of road maintenance, stating that the Federal Government is committed to ensuring that all federal roads are maintained to ensure safety and reduce the risk of accidents. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Previous Updates:

  1. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: In 2020, Fashola announced that the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project was 40% complete. The project was initially expected to be completed in 2019 but was delayed due to various factors. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  2. Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway: In 2019, the Federal Government awarded a contract for the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway, which is expected to be completed in 36 months. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Ogun-Oyo-Osun Road: In 2018, Fashola announced that the Ogun-Oyo-Osun Road project was 50% complete. The project was initially expected to be completed in 2017 but was delayed due to various factors. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)

Please note that the updates provided are subject to change and may not reflect the current status of the projects.