Abuja, Nigeria — August 13, 2025 | The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $125 million financing package from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to fund major road construction and rehabilitation projects in Abia State.
The facility will cover 35 kilometres of roads in Umuahia, the state capital, and 126 kilometres in Aba, the state’s commercial hub. Officials say the project will ease transportation, enhance road safety, and improve connectivity between urban and rural communities, ultimately driving economic growth.
The approval was granted during Monday’s FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. According to the government, the initiative will also generate jobs, open new trade opportunities, and strengthen Abia’s role as a key player in Nigeria’s economy.
Details on construction timelines and contractors are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
