By Professor Olanrewaju Abraham, Vice-Chancellor HBI University Florida, USA
I have carefully studied the pattern, scale, and geographical spread of major infrastructure projects approved and undertaken by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across different sectors and regions of Nigeria. What I see is not merely a collection of construction projects, but the emergence of a deliberate national infrastructure strategy capable of transforming transportation, commerce, agriculture, investment, and regional economic integration.
There is substantial evidence to support this assessment. Federal Government records show major investments in projects such as the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano corridor, the Trans-Sahara Highway, and numerous strategic roads connecting different parts of the federation. In 2025 alone, the Federal Government announced more than ₦2.5 trillion in road infrastructure approvals at a single Federal Executive Council meeting, including projects connecting the Second Niger Bridge, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Lokoja–Benin corridor, and roads across several states.
The momentum has continued. In May 2026, the Federal Government signed contracts covering major road projects in Kaduna, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun States, including the 122-kilometre Mando–Birnin Gwari Road and the 114.5-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road. The administration has also advanced Public-Private Partnership initiatives in aviation, energy, ports, and other infrastructure, with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission reporting more than 17 PPP projects approved by the Federal Executive Council between 2023 and 2026.
What particularly attracts my attention is the emphasis on large-scale projects designed to connect economic corridors and stimulate development beyond individual states. The 1,068-kilometre Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway and the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway illustrate the scale of this ambition, while additional projects are progressing across the North-East and other regions.
Having examined these developments, I am increasingly convinced that continuity of this infrastructure programme over another four years could significantly reshape Nigeria’s economic landscape. If President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is given the opportunity to consolidate these projects, maintain rigorous standards in contractor selection and performance, strengthen transparency and accountability, and ensure that approved projects are completed on schedule, Nigeria could witness an unprecedented level of infrastructural and economic transformation.
For me, the evidence of construction and infrastructure expansion across the country provides a compelling basis for optimism. With sustained implementation, prudent management of public resources, and continued investment in critical infrastructure, Nigeria has the potential to become a far more prosperous, connected, productive, and globally competitive nation.
Professor Olanrewaju Abraham
National Coordinator, National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON)