The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has issued a bold directive to overhaul federal road construction standards nationwide, mandating concrete shoulders and cement-paved stone bases to boost durability and cut recurring repairs.
The announcement came during Umahi’s inspection of key Lagos infrastructure, where he also commissioned a ₦40 billion state-of-the-art CCTV surveillance centre on the Third Mainland Bridge — Nigeria’s busiest — aimed at strengthening security and revolutionizing traffic management.
“This facility will monitor traffic in real time, enforce speed limits, and ensure quick police response without disrupting flow,” Umahi said.
“Offenders will be stopped safely at designated lay-bys, easing congestion and improving safety.”
The minister revealed plans to extend pedestrian walkways, upgrade road markings, and beautify medians across the city, with completion targeted for January.
Umahi also gave updates on critical bridge repairs: phased reconstruction of the fire-damaged Ido Bridge is on track for completion by mid-year, while the structurally fragile Qatar Bridge faces urgent replacement within three years.
