The Federal Government through the Ministry of Works has adopted a funding prioritisation framework to guarantee the continuation of critical road projects
The project was earlier financed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme.
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, revealed this on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the dualisation of the East-West Road from Eleme Junction to Onne Junction in Rivers State, on
Umahi explained that the move aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s directive that all inherited NNPCL-funded projects must continue without interruption.
According to Umahi, the ministry had compiled all projects inherited from NNPCL and submitted them to the President.
He noted that those along national economic corridors, such as the Eleme–Onne road, would receive top priority.
The Minister reaffirmed December 15th, 2025 as the final completion deadline, emphasizing that there would be no extension, no price variation, and no additional claims.
News edited by Favour Owonibi