The Nigerian government has announced its readiness to deliver and complete phase three of the East-West Road, particularly the 15-kilometre dual concrete carriageway from Eleme to Onne in Rivers State.
This was disclosed in a statement on X on Friday by President Bola Tinubu’s personal assistant on special duties, Kamorudeen Yusuf.
He said the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, confirmed that the Eleme axis will open within 10 days, while full structural completion, including flyovers and bridges, will follow during the dry season.
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 reads.
The 338km East-West road has been abandoned by successive administrations for 19 years despite assurances of its completion.
