The Federal Government has released only about N2.68 trillion out of the N54.93 trillion budgeted for road construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects between 2023 and April 2026, according to data obtained from the Open Treasury Portal.
The figures reveal a major gap between approved budget allocations and actual funding released for road infrastructure projects across the country.
An analysis of the records showed that while successive budgets made huge provisions for roads and bridges, only a small fraction of the funds has been disbursed, raising concerns about project execution and infrastructure delivery.
In 2023, the government allocated N2.53 trillion to road-related projects but released N631.51 billion, representing about 25 percent of the approved budget.
The following year, road projects received an even larger allocation of N9.39 trillion, yet only N784.60 billion was released, translating to an implementation rate of just 8.36 percent.
In 2025, budgetary provisions stood at N7.22 trillion, while actual releases amounted to N670.68 billion, representing 9.29 percent of the approved amount.
The sharpest disparity was recorded in 2026. As of April, the Federal Government had budgeted N35.79 trillion for road construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance but released only N597.08 billion, equivalent to 1.67 percent of the total allocation.
Overall, the government released about N2.68 trillion, representing less than 5 percent of the total N54.93 trillion budgeted during the period under review.
The data showed that road construction projects consistently received the largest allocations, followed by rehabilitation and repair works, while maintenance projects received the smallest share of funding.
The findings come as the Federal Government continues to promote major infrastructure projects under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, and the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway.
Meanwhile, Minister of Works David Umahi recently disclosed that the ministry inherited more than 2,000 ongoing projects and is facing funding challenges, including outstanding payments of about N2.2 trillion owed to contractors for certified works.
Analysts say the figures highlight the need for improved funding releases if the government hopes to deliver its ambitious road infrastructure plans and achieve the expected economic benefits.
Source: Open Treasury Portal.
