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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction of three federal roads in Niger State and the extension of the Bodo\u2013Bonny Road to connect with the East\u2013West Road in Rivers State.<\/p>\n

The president gave the approval during a meeting with the Minister of Works, David Umahi.<\/p>\n

The three road projects in Niger State are expected to be reconstructed using reinforced concrete pavement to ensure durability and long-term value.<\/p>\n

They include; Mokwa\u2013Bida Road (120km); Mokwa\u2013Makeri Road (63km) and Bida\u2013Labata Road (123.5km).<\/p>\n

The extension of the Bodo\u2013Bonny Road to connect with the East\u2013West Road, the project will be executed on a dual carriageway capacity.<\/p>\n

It is also expected to get constructed with concrete pavement, and equipped with solar-powered street lighting.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction of three federal roads in Niger State and the extension of the Bodo\u2013Bonny Road to connect with the East\u2013West Road in Rivers State. The president gave the approval during a meeting with the Minister of Works, David Umahi. 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