President Bola Tinubu has ordered an emergency repair of all major roads and bridges across Nigeria.
The directive was given by the president on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
A statement by the Federal Government of Nigeria said the repair as directed by the president is aimed at preventing the collapse of the road infrastructure and ensure the safety of all road users.
Some of the roads included in this recent initiative of the president are the Third Mainland Bridge, the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and the Kano-Maiduguri Highway.
In addition, the Federal Government said the effort to repair these key roads is a strategic move towards boosting infrastructure and growing the nation’s economy.
“President Tinubu directs emergency repairs on key roads and bridges nationwide to prevent collapse and ensure safety. Projects include Third Mainland Bridge restrictions, repairs on Lagos-Badagry, Kano-Maiduguri Highway, Kebbe Bridge Sokoto, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, and Benin-Asaba Road.
This strategic move advances the #RenewedHopeAgenda by boosting infrastructure resilience and economic growth across Nigeria,” the Federal Government said.