The Federal Government has set November 2026 as the target for completing the remaining sections of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway, with the ongoing works valued at ₦752 billion.
Minister of Works David Umahi disclosed this on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Abuja while receiving the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Umahi Gives November Deadline
Umahi described the highway as one of the major legacy projects of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He said about 118 kilometres of concrete pavement had already been completed within a relatively short period, expressing confidence that the remaining work would be delivered by November.
The corridor stretches about 375 kilometres in one direction, making about 750 kilometres when both carriageways are considered.
Government Spends ₦752bn on Remaining Sections
According to Umahi, more than ₦200 billion had previously been spent on the section handled by Julius Berger, which completed about 240 kilometres on each carriageway.
He said the remaining stretch is about 164 kilometres, comprising approximately 82 kilometres on each carriageway. The two major sections now being handled by the current administration are valued at ₦752 billion, with more than 80 per cent of the contract sum already paid.
The minister said the government was accelerating work on the concrete pavement sections to meet the November completion target.
Solar Lights, Highway Guards Planned
Umahi also disclosed plans to install solar streetlights along the highway at regular intervals.
The Federal Government also plans to deploy highway guards similar to those introduced on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to protect the infrastructure from vandalism.
He said the security arrangement would help prevent the removal of reinforcement materials from newly constructed concrete sections.
Key Route for Northern Trade
The Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway is a major transport corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory with important commercial centres in northern Nigeria.
The government says completing the project will improve movement between Abuja and major northern cities while supporting trade, transportation and economic activity along the corridor.
