The Federal Government has declared that it is prepared to deliver and finish the third phase of the East-West Road, specifically the dual concrete roadway that runs 15 km from Eleme to Onne in Rivers State.
Kamorudeen Yusuf, President Bola Tinubu’s personal assistant on special tasks, revealed this in a statement published on X on Friday.
According to him, the Eleme axis will open in ten days, and during the dry season, the entire structure, including flyovers and bridges, would be completed. This was confirmed by Works Minister Dave Umahi.
He added that by June 1, 2025, work will resume on the Port Harcourt-bound section of the N156 billion East-West Road that links the Niger Delta 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.