Tinubu Administration Flags Off $1.1 Billion Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Highway as Fourth Legacy Project

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe dual carriageway as its fourth major legacy infrastructure project, signaling renewed commitment to national development through strategic road expansion.

Valued at approximately $1.1 billion and funded through a facility secured from the Chinese EXIM Bank, the 421-kilometre project will convert the existing single-lane road into a modern dual carriageway. Once completed, the highway is expected to enhance road safety, ease the movement of goods and people, and strengthen economic ties between central and northeastern Nigeria.

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, disclosed that the contract has been awarded to Messrs CGC, with construction scheduled to commence in 2025 after the ongoing procurement phase. He further noted that design inputs are being finalized in collaboration with the Plateau State Government. The project, expected to span four years, is anticipated to significantly boost infrastructure and stimulate regional economic growth.