The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced presidential approval for the dualisation of the road linking Bodo–Bonny to the East-West Road in Rivers State, a move aimed at boosting connectivity and economic activities in the Niger Delta.
Umahi disclosed this while receiving the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Adeleye Falade, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting also reviewed the completed Bodo–Bonny Road project and future expansion plans.
According to the Minister, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the construction of the 8.9-kilometre dual carriageway, which will be built using concrete technology and fitted with modern infrastructure, including two flyovers, solar-powered streetlights, and surveillance systems.
He explained that the project, estimated at about N150 billion due to the challenging terrain, will be handled by Julius Berger, which is already on site, to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery.
Umahi further revealed that savings from the Bodo–Bonny Road project have been reinvested into enhancing the corridor with solar lighting and tree planting, noting that the government is committed to delivering durable infrastructure within a strict timeline of not more than 12 months without cost variation.
The Minister emphasized that the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure drive is focused on long-lasting road networks, improved safety, and increased commercial activities, adding that plans are underway to integrate CCTV monitoring and rapid response systems across major highways nationwide.
Earlier, Abdul Humaru introduced the NLNG delegation, stating that the visit was both to formally present the new CEO and to strengthen collaboration with the Ministry.
In his remarks, NLNG CEO Adeleye Falade expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its sustained support, particularly on the Bodo–Bonny Road project, which he said has significantly reduced travel time and improved socio-economic activities in the area.
Falade noted that the road, now in use, has cut travel time from Port Harcourt to Bonny from about four hours to approximately one and a half hours. He also reaffirmed NLNG’s readiness to support the next phase of the project linking the road to the East-West corridor.
