Onyeche Wofurum Igwe
The federal government has declared its readiness to complete phase three of the East-West Road, specifically the 15-kilometre dual concrete carriageway from Eleme to Onne in Rivers State.
According to a statement released on Friday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, President Bola Tinubu’s personal assistant on special duties, the project is nearing completion.
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, confirmed that the Eleme axis of the road is expected to open within 10 days. He noted that this development is a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to improve infrastructure in the region.
Umahi added that the East-West Road project, valued at N156 billion is aimed at enhancing connectivity and facilitate economic growth in the Niger Delta region and that the road is expected to reduce travel time, improve road safety, and boost economic activities in the area.
The minister emphasized that work on the Port Harcourt-bound section of the road is scheduled to resume on June 1, 2025 and that the Federal Government’s commitment to completing this critical infrastructure project underscores its dedication to improving the lives of Nigerians and driving economic development in the region.
“The N156 billion road project is not just a feat of engineering. It is a strategic economic corridor linking Nigeria’s vital industrial heartlands, including refineries, petrochemical plants, and export terminals. Designed with reinforced concrete, solar lighting, CCTV, tolling points, and rest areas, the project reflects a futuristic, durable infrastructure vision that will serve the nation for the next 50 to 100 years.
“President Tinubu’s bold leadership is transforming how roads are built in Nigeria, from temporary fixes to enduring solutions that anchor development, trade, and national cohesion,” the statement read.
