Mirian Gom 
Minister of Works, David Umahi
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is shifting toward a new era of “smart infrastructure” as President Bola Tinubu’s administration approved a ₦150 billion extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road project in Rivers State.
Minister of Works David Umahi on Wednesday said the project marks a departure from traditional road construction to technology-driven, long-lasting infrastructure.
The road will be built using reinforced concrete designed to last up to 100 years, significantly reducing maintenance costs.
Beyond construction, the government plans to integrate solar-powered lighting, CCTV surveillance, emergency response systems and truck parks along major corridors.
“This is not just about building roads… it is about delivering infrastructure that drives economic growth,” Umahi said.
The project, to be executed under a Public-Private Partnership, will link Bonny Island — home to Nigeria LNG Limited — to the mainland, unlocking long-constrained economic activities.
Officials say highways will now function as “economic corridors,” combining transport, security and digital monitoring systems.
With a strict 12-month completion timeline and no allowance for cost variation, the government says the initiative signals a new focus on efficiency and accountability.
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