$4bn Abuja–Lagos Superhighway Set to Begin – AEC

AEC Unity Network Limited has expressed optimism that construction on the proposed 470-kilometre Abuja-Lagos Superhighway will commence soon—a major infrastructure project aimed at significantly reducing travel time between Nigeria’s two busiest cities.

Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, the company’s Chairman, Dr. Kenny Martins, described the $4 billion initiative as a transformative development that will offer a faster, safer, and more efficient alternative to current road networks.

“This is more than just a road,” Martins said. “The Abuja-Lagos Superhighway will redefine how people and goods move between the Federal Capital Territory and Lagos. It will open up rural communities, create jobs, and unlock economic opportunities across multiple states.”

The expressway, designed for speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour, will pass through Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Kwara, Kogi, Niger, and the FCT. Additional spurs are planned to Ondo State and Baro Port in Niger State to enhance regional trade and logistics.

Dr. Martins noted that the project is expected to decongest existing road corridors, reduce travel stress, and lower transportation costs for commuters and businesses.

He also confirmed that the project is being executed in partnership with the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), and the Federal Ministry of Works, under the supervision of Minister Dave Umahi.

“This road is not just for today but for future generations. By the grace of God, very soon Nigerians will be driving on this superhighway,” Martins concluded.