Japan Donates ₦3.6 bn Equipment To Bolster Nigeria's Road Rehabilitation Agenda

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja

The Government of Japan has donated an equipment worth  ₦3.6 billion to bolster Nigeria's road rehabilitation agenda. 

At the commissioning of the equipment over the weekend, the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq. described the donation as a strategic milestone in the nation’s pursuit of sustainable infrastructure renewal. 

He was optimistic that the equipment will transform FERMA’s capacity to maintain and rehabilitate Nigeria’s vast road network. 

Goronyo emphasised that the donation would usher in a new era of road maintenance by enabling engineers and technicians to deliver faster and more sustainable outcomes. 

"This generous contribution from Japan brings us closer to our vision of a smoother, safer, and more reliable travel across the country. Roads are the lifeblood of our economy and daily life, and this equipment is a game changer in our ability to utilise and preserve them," he added.

The minister noted that Nigeria’s extensive road network remains vital to commerce, agriculture, healthcare, and national integration, even as it continues to face significant maintenance challenges.

Goronyo commended the efforts of President Bola Tinubu for making infrastructure a top priority and a key driver of economic growth under his Renewed Hope Agenda - an administration that recognises infrastructure as an enabler of growth. 

"We envision a future where travel across Nigeria is seamless, secure, and dependable. This generous donation moves us closer to making that vision a reality," he said.

Goronyo thanked the Government of Japan for its tangible support and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s development.

The minister urged the leadership of FERMA and its technical team to ensure that the equipment is put to optimal use, emphasising that the equipment is a valuable asset. 

Goronyo pointed out that effective deployment of the equipment would reflect shared commitment to improve the quality of life for all Nigerians.

He noted that the commissioning of the equipment signified more than a ceremonial handover, as it marked the beginning of a new chapter in road maintenance that aligns with Nigeria’s broader vision of infrastructure-driven prosperity.

This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press, and Public Relations, Mohammed A. Ahmed in Abuja.