The Federal Government has announced additional road infrastructure projects worth ₦248 billion for Ebonyi State, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima highlighting the investments during his visit to Abakaliki on Monday, November 9, 2026.
The announcement came as Shettima arrived in the state for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The proposed projects cover major road corridors expected to improve transportation, strengthen economic activities and enhance connectivity between Ebonyi and neighbouring states.
Among the roads listed are the dualisation of the Enugu–Abakaliki–Ogoja Road, rehabilitation and improvement works along the Onueke–Ezza corridor, as well as upgrades to the Okposi–Amasiri Road.
The Federal Government’s announcement adds to ongoing infrastructure investments aimed at improving road transportation and facilitating the movement of people and goods across the South-East.
Also highlighted during the Vice-President’s visit was the ongoing construction of the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Abuja Superhighway, a major road project expected to connect several states and improve access to markets.
When completed, the superhighway is projected to provide farmers, traders and other business operators with improved access to commercial centres, potentially reducing transportation difficulties and creating opportunities for economic growth.
Shettima was received in Abakaliki by Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, alongside government officials and prominent APC leaders, ahead of the party’s campaign engagement.
Although the visit was organised around the APC’s mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the announcement of the additional ₦248 billion road projects placed infrastructure development and economic connectivity prominently on the agenda.
The proposed investments are expected to further shape Ebonyi’s road infrastructure landscape, particularly if the projects are implemented as announced.
The development also raises expectations among residents and road users who have long looked forward to improved transportation networks across the state.
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