At N3.7bn per km, Nigeria builds Africa's most expensive roads
In recent times, Nigeria has spent an average of N3.7 billion ($2.31 million) on the construction of a kilometre of road, making it the nation with the most expensive roads in Africa. The Federal Ministry of Works recently disclosed that it has made significant investments in the northern part of Nigeria, pointing out that the 258-kilometre carriageway in Kebbi State was awarded at N958 billion for just one lane. David Umahi, Minister of Works, disclosed this recently, noting that the procurement for the second lane was still awaiting the
In recent times, Nigeria has spent an average of N3.7 billion ($2.31 million) on the construction of a kilometre of road, making it the nation with the most expensive roads in Africa. The Federal Ministry of Works recently disclosed that it has made significant investments in the northern part of Nigeria, pointing out that the 258-kilometre carriageway in Kebbi State was awarded at N958 billion for just one lane. David Umahi, Minister of Works, disclosed this recently, noting that the procurement for the second lane was still awaiting the
