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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction of three federal roads in Niger State and the extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to connect with the East–West Road in Rivers State.
The president gave the approval during a meeting with the Minister of Works, David Umahi.
The three road projects in Niger State are expected to be reconstructed using reinforced concrete pavement to ensure durability and long-term value.
They include; Mokwa–Bida Road (120km); Mokwa–Makeri Road (63km) and Bida–Labata Road (123.5km).
The extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to connect with the East–West Road, the project will be executed on a dual carriageway capacity.
It is also expected to get constructed with concrete pavement, and equipped with solar-powered street lighting.
