Federal Government signs MoU on legacy road projects with Hitech and Infiouest under Tinubu’s infrastructure renewal agenda

Business, Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with two major construction firms — Hitech Africa Limited and Infiouest International Limited — to advance the implementation of legacy road projects across the country under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Infrastructure Agenda.

The signing ceremony, held at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works on 13 May 2026, was attended by the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, the Permanent Secretary, senior directors, and representatives of the contracting firms led by their Managing Directors.

Speaking at the event, Umahi described the agreements as a milestone in Nigeria’s infrastructure transformation. He emphasized that the projects are not merely road constructions but strategic investments designed to stimulate economic growth, improve connectivity, and strengthen national integration. “When we started the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, many doubted its feasibility, but today the project has become a beauty to behold and an economic catalyst for Nigeria,” he said.

The Minister highlighted four key projects covered by the agreements:

• Calabar-Ebonyi-Abuja Superhighway, Section II (Ebonyi State Border – Benue – Kogi – Nasarawa States)
• Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Section IV (Oyo State)
• Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Section V (Akwa Ibom State)
• Dualisation of Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri Road, Section II (Gombe – Biu)

Umahi explained that Section V of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway traverses challenging swampy terrain, requiring extensive excavation, filling, and reinforcement works. He assured that the project is designed to last for 100 years with minimal maintenance. He also stressed that contracts under the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing (EPC+F) model would not be subject to arbitrary cost reviews, except under unforeseen circumstances.

The Minister reiterated that the Federal Government will provide 30 percent counterpart funding, while the balance will be sourced through structured financing arrangements. Upon completion, the roads will be tolled to ensure sustainability and return on investment.

Managing Director of Hitech Africa Limited, Mr. Dany Abboud, pledged the company’s readiness to deliver the projects within or ahead of the 36-month completion timeline, assuring adherence to international standards. He reaffirmed Hitech’s commitment to quality and speed, noting anticipation for the commissioning of Section I of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Lagos State.

The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Adeladan, commended President Tinubu’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape and praised Umahi’s leadership in repositioning the road sector. He described the projects as hallmarks of the administration’s determination to deliver durable and economically beneficial road networks.

Also speaking, Engr. Musa Sa’idu, Director of Highways, Bridges, and Design, disclosed that the agreements cover approximately 82.8 kilometres of dual carriageway in Akwa Ibom State, 180 kilometres of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, and 125 kilometres of the Biu-Gombe section of the Akwanga-Maiduguri corridor.

The Ministry reaffirmed its determination to continue delivering projects that align with the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that the legacy roads will serve as catalysts for economic growth, regional integration, and national development.