Nigeria at 66: Celebrating Development and Nation-Building

A NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT ON PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR

As Nigeria marks 66 years of nationhood, attention turns to the housing, infrastructure, urban renewal and homeownership initiatives advanced across the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

Since the beginning of the administration, development activity has extended across housing delivery, major highways, road reconstruction and rehabilitation, urban infrastructure and housing finance. The period has recorded over 10,000 housing units across 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside more than 2,700 kilometres of highways and major roads reported to be under construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation.

Beyond individual projects, these developments form part of a broader national effort to improve connectivity, expand housing opportunities, strengthen communities and support economic activity across different regions of Nigeria.

This special development spotlight documents some of these projects and initiatives across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, highlighting progress in housing and infrastructure while recognising the importance of continued collaboration among government, developers, investors, financial institutions, professional bodies and other stakeholders.

As Nigeria continues its development journey, the focus remains not only on recognising progress already recorded, but also on encouraging greater investment, stronger partnerships and sustained development for the years ahead.

STATE DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHTS UNDER PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S ADMINISTRATION

ABIA — Roads & Housing: Ohafia–Umuahia Federal Road, Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway and the 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate.

ADAMAWA — Bridges & Connectivity: Jimeta Bridge and Cham–Numan Bridge, supporting improved regional movement.

AKWA IBOM — Housing: Development of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate alongside wider infrastructure investment.

ANAMBRA — Roads: Continued development of the strategic 107km Enugu–Onitsha corridor.

BAUCHI — Roads: The Kano–Maiduguri dual carriageway, strengthening regional connectivity across the North-East.

BAYELSA — Coastal Connectivity: Development of the Nembe–Brass Road, improving access to coastal communities.

BENUE — Housing: Development of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate alongside strategic road interventions.

BORNO — Roads & Reconstruction: Maiduguri Bypass/Ring Road, Kano–Maiduguri dualisation and Dikwa–Gamboru–Ngala Road.

CROSS RIVER — Coastal Infrastructure: The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, forming part of a major coastal transport corridor.

DELTA — Housing: Development of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate alongside wider urban infrastructure.

EBONYI — Housing & Roads: A 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate and infrastructure associated with the Trans-Saharan Highway corridor.

EDO — Roads: The Ibadan–Ife–Ilesha–Akure–Benin corridor, strengthening regional connectivity.

EKITI — Roads: Road rehabilitation and community-infrastructure projects supporting urban and regional mobility.

ENUGU — Roads & Smart City: Enugu–Onitsha and Enugu–Port Harcourt corridors, alongside the New Enugu Smart City.

GOMBE — Housing: Development of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate and supporting infrastructure.

IMO — Roads & Transport: Strategic road, transport and aviation-related infrastructure supporting South-East connectivity.

JIGAWA — Roads: Kano–Kwanar Danja–Hadejia Road and development along the Kano–Maiduguri corridor.

KADUNA — Roads: Development along the strategic Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano route and Zaria–Hunkuyi–Daya corridor.

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KANO — Housing & Roads: The 500-unit Renewed Hope project, Kano Northern Bypass and Kano–Maiduguri corridor. The 500-unit development is part of the federal Renewed Hope programme.

KATSINA — Housing: Development of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate.

KEBBI — Highways: Development along the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, strengthening national and regional connectivity.

KOGI — Roads: Development along the strategic Abuja–Lokoja–Benin corridor.

KWARA — Roads: The Ilobu–Erinle Road and other transport corridors supporting regional connectivity.

LAGOS — Coastal Infrastructure & Housing: The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and planned 2,500-unit Renewed Hope City at Ibeju-Lekki.

NASARAWA — Housing: Development of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate and infrastructure strengthening connections with Abuja.

NIGER — Highways: The Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway corridor, connecting northwestern Nigeria toward the South-West.

OGUN — Coastal & Industrial Development: Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway corridor, Gateway Deep Sea Port and Blue Marine Special Economic Zone.

ONDO — Roads: Development along the Ibadan–Ife–Ilesha–Akure–Benin corridor.

OSUN — Housing & Roads: A 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate alongside major regional road corridors.

OYO — Housing & Roads: A 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate and the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road.

PLATEAU — Bridges: The Shendam Bridge and associated regional transport infrastructure.

RIVERS — Roads: Continued development of the East–West Road and Bodo–Bonny Road.

SOKOTO — Housing & Highways: A 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate and development of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway.

TARABA — Roads: Road and community infrastructure improving connections between agricultural and population centres.

YOBE — Housing & Roads: A 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate and development along the Kano–Maiduguri corridor.

ZAMFARA — Infrastructure: Housing, road and public-infrastructure interventions supporting regional development.

FCT / ABUJA — Housing & Metropolitan Infrastructure: The 3,112-unit Karsana Renewed Hope City, alongside major arterial and district roads, satellite-community connections and other metropolitan infrastructureAND MANY MORE…

These highlighted projects represent only a part of the broader development activity taking place across Nigeria. From housing and highways to bridges, urban renewal and regional infrastructure, the initiatives documented across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory reflect an ongoing effort to strengthen connectivity, expand housing opportunities and support economic development. With many more projects completed, ongoing and emerging across the country, sustained investment, effective implementation and stronger collaboration among government, the private sector and other stakeholders will remain essential to building a more connected, prosperous and sustainable Nigeria for generations to come.

Written and compiled by

Dr. Ololade Valentina Abuta, Founder Real Estate Connect, Co-founder Real Estate Alliance & Networking Hub, Co – founder R.E.A.D, Awards Co – founder EasyPaq,