President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustainable, durable and climate-resilient road infrastructure as a critical driver of Nigeria’s economic growth and national development.
The President made this known at the Road Summit 2026 themed “Sustainable Road Infrastructure for National Growth,” where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON.
He noted that the summit was timely, coming at a period when Nigeria’s road network is under increasing strain from rapid population growth, urbanisation, rising traffic volumes, overloading, climate change and persistent flooding.
Speaking on behalf of the President, Senator Akume highlighted key road infrastructure interventions under the Tinubu administration, describing them as unprecedented investments focused on engineering excellence, long-term value and climate resilience. He cited the 780-kilometre Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway as a flagship project expected to unlock Nigeria’s blue economy, improve coastal connectivity and stimulate tourism, trade and industrial development. He also referenced the 1,068-kilometre Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, a major North–South corridor designed to open new economic frontiers and strengthen national integration.
Also addressing participants at the summit, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, represented by the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo, said the Federal Government is fast-tracking legacy road projects while prioritising strategic economic corridors nationwide. He explained that the administration is transitioning from fragmented annual road interventions to comprehensive, long-term infrastructure planning driven by modern construction standards, innovative technologies and climate-responsive, data-driven maintenance systems. He added that the government is committed to building climate resilience through the use of durable materials and the empowerment of indigenous contractors.
In his welcome remarks, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Dr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, emphasised that President Tinubu’s infrastructure agenda has strengthened the capacity of key agencies to effectively discharge their mandates, particularly in federal road maintenance and asset preservation.
The Road Summit 2026 was organised by the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to shape the future of Nigeria’s road infrastructure through expert engagement, stakeholder collaboration and public-private partnerships aimed at addressing the nation’s road maintenance and development challenges.
