FG Approves 420km Nasarawa–Plateau–Bauchi–Gombe Road

Federal Executive Council backs dualisation to boost connectivity, safety and economic growth across North-Central and North-East

The Federal Government has approved the dualisation of the 420-kilometre Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe highway, a major federal infrastructure project designed to transform the current single carriageway into a modern dual carriageway linking Nasarawa, Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe states.

The approval, granted by the Federal Executive Council, aims to boost regional connectivity, reduce travel times, and improve safety for motorists along this vital transport corridor.

Officials say the upgraded highway will ease the movement of goods and people between the North-Central and North-East regions, support trade and commerce, and stimulate socio-economic growth in the communities it serves.

The announcement follows ongoing rehabilitation works on the Bauchi–Gombe section, a segment of the route that has already recorded improvements in travel conditions.

In addition to standard road upgrades, the project is expected to include features such as street lighting and renewable-energy components aimed at enhancing functionality and sustainability along the corridor.

The dualisation forms part of broader federal efforts to prioritise critical road infrastructure across the country, with the government emphasising its role in driving economic activity and fostering greater regional integration.