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  • Gridlock: CCECC commences remedial work on Effurun–Sapele road

    Gridlock: CCECC commences remedial work on Effurun–Sapele road

    The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has commenced remedial works on the Effurun–Sapele section of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Highway, currently under reconstruction by the Delta state government.

    The intervention follows a directive by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and a follow-up inspection visit by the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, on Monday.

    Izeze’s visit came in response to mounting complaints from motorists and residents over the traffic congestion and hardship caused by the ongoing reconstruction.

    Speaking during the inspection tour, which covered the stretch from Effurun Roundabout through Mercy Land to Ohore Junction, the Commissioner said the remedial work was aimed at easing traffic flow and providing temporary relief to commuters while construction continues.

    “This administration, under Governor Oborevwori, is determined to address the pains of our people promptly. Even as we work toward a permanent fix, we are taking immediate steps to make the road motorable again,” Izeze stated.

    He explained that the temporary intervention aligned with the governor’s MORE Agenda and the broader Renewed Hope vision of the state administration, which prioritises infrastructural renewal and citizen welfare.

    The Commissioner acknowledged the difficulties faced by road users in recent years, assuring them that the completed project would significantly improve mobility, reduce travel time, and stimulate economic activities across the region.

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    According to him, the 10-kilometre project spanning five kilometres on each lane features an 8.8-metre-wide carriageway, an upgrade from the standard 7.3 metres.

    He noted that the project is expected to be completed within 12 months.

    “When completed, this will stand as another landmark achievement for the state, enhancing trade, transportation, and community life,” he added.

    Governor Oborevwori had earlier, on October 14, 2025, officially flagged off the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Highway, a route long described by residents and transporters as a nightmare due to its deteriorated state.

    The commencement of remedial work by CCECC has been widely welcomed by motorists, signalling the government’s responsiveness to public concerns.

    Meanwhile, the Ministry of Works has pledged to closely monitor the situation to ensure that the temporary measures effectively reduce gridlock while full reconstruction progresses.

  • Bayelsa, CCECC partner on road, agric, mass housing projects

    Bayelsa, CCECC partner on road, agric, mass housing projects

    Bayelsa State’s drive to grow its economy through foreign investment has gotten another boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction giant, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), at the firm’s headquarters in Beijing.

    The MoU covers infrastructure, agricultural and aquaculture projects as well as mass housing for civil servants and low-income earners in the state.

    Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, signed on behalf of the government while President of the CCECC, Mr. Chen Sichang, signed for the firm.

    A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said this new deal comes on the heels of a similar agreement signed on October 14, 2025 in Abuja with Dubai-based Jampur Group for the construction of solar panels and smart electricity meters in the state.

    Mr. Sichang, who described it as a landmark agreement, said at the ceremony: “CCECC started its first project in Bayelsa in 2012.

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    We have successfully completed a number of projects over the past 13 years, including the Tombia road, Niger Delta University road, airport access road, Glory Drive Phase 2, and the Yenagoa-Angiama section of the Yenagoa-Oporoma road.

    “Notably, the ongoing construction of the 630-meter bridge (between Angiama and Oporoma) is the longest stand-alone bridge ever constructed by CCECC in Nigeria. The fact that such a significant project was awarded to our company is a clear reflection of Your Excellency’s strong confidence in our capabilities. For this, I again express our sincere gratitude and assure that we are fully committed to delivering the project on schedule and to the highest standards.”

    He said Bayelsa was one of its most important strategic partners and proposed collaboration on projects that include more community access roads, power, water supply, mechanised agriculture and aquaculture as well as production of fertiliser to boost agriculture.

    “Regarding financing of some of the projects, we will invest in them while for others we will seek government or credit support. We sincerely look forward to signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government to explore cooperation in these areas, and we hope to engage in concrete project partnerships in the near future. We are dedicated to delivering more exemplary China-Africa cooperation projects that support the state’s long-term growth.”

    Governor Douye Diri, in his remarks, described CCECC as development partners.

    He recalled that there were issues bordering on indebtedness to CCECC and some other companies when he assumed office in 2020 but that his administration had cleared the backlog.

    He said: “When I assumed office and saw the quality of work done by your company from the time of my predecessor, I decided to continue with you. For us, we see you not only as a construction company but more as a development partner. Today, you have confirmed this.

    “Since we overcame the initial challenges, your company has been doing wonderfully well in our state. In fact, it is one of the first top companies that partnered with us on infrastructure development of the state.

    “I’m impressed that you already mentioned some of the areas I wanted to talk about like roads, agriculture, aquaculture and housing development. I believe we are all thinking positively together.”

    The  Bayelsa governor stated that the President of Nigeria would be invited to inaugurate the Angiama-Oporoma bridge in February next year during the sixth anniversary of his administration.

    He also expressed the determination to provide mass housing within the remaining two years of his tenure.

    “This is one area of cooperation we seriously desire. We want to see private sector-driven housing projects in Bayelsa, particularly in a place we call the New Yenagoa City. Same for power and water supply.

    “From the day I came into office, two things I told myself we must do were the provision of electricity and pipe-borne water for our people. These are basic necessities.”

    Diri accepted the proposal for a fertiliser production plant and that the government was interested in mechanised agriculture and aquaculture.

    “As you stated, you are ready to go into financing of these projects. When you become development partners, it means government alone is not the party bringing all the money. So we will agree on the financing model and the investment model. That way, you are seen more as financiers and investors and no longer as contractors.”

  • Lagos signs MoU with CCECC for Lekki-Epe Link Bridge

    Lagos signs MoU with CCECC for Lekki-Epe Link Bridge

    The Lagos state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the construction of the Lekki-Epe Link Bridge in the Lekki-Epe axis of Lagos State.

    The state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced the development in a statement on his official X handle on Wednesday, September 4.

    The project, Sanwo-Olu emphasised, is a component of the state’s strategic transport masterplan, to develop road networks, reduce traffic, boost the effectiveness of commuting as well as promote economic growth.

    He said: “We believe that good roads and transport infrastructure are essential for the growth of Lagos State, and to support this, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CCECC to build the Lekki-Epe Link Bridge in the Lekki-Epe axis of Lagos State.

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    “Our strategic transport masterplan is not just a blueprint; it’s a commitment to improving the lives of all Lagosians. By focusing on key road networks, we aim to reduce traffic congestion and create a seamless commuting experience, all while supporting economic growth.

    “We have had discussions about awarding the EPC contract to CCECC, and feasibility and design studies for the project have been conducted.”

    The governor also mentioned the signing of another MoU to implement solar power systems across our tertiary institutions, including Lagos State University and its campuses, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Lagos State University of Education, and Lagos State College of Medicine.

    “These solar systems, expected to generate about 50 MW, will provide cleaner and more affordable electricity. This project demonstrates our commitment to sustainable energy as a key part of our economic development,” he added.

    The signing was witnessed by leaders of both countries; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, in Beijing alongside several governors, ministers, and senior government officials.

  • CCECC to deliver Abuja light rail in eight months

    CCECC to deliver Abuja light rail in eight months

    The Abuja light rail  will be delivered in eight months, the engineering company handling the project, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd (CCECC), assured  the Federal Goernment yesterday.

    Chairman of CCECC, Mr Jason Zhang, gave the assurance when he led some members of his management team on a courtesy call on Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    According to a statement  by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, the commitment was in line with the determination of President Tinubu’s administration to enhance infrastructure development across the country.

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    Vice President Shettima described CCECC as part of Nigeria’s history, saying the Chinese construction giant has played a pivotal role in developing Nigeria’s landmark projects, adding that their commitment to the development of Nigeria and Africa is commendable.

    “You have been in this country for 42 years. We have to commend you for all the beautiful initiatives and support over the years. We share a lot in common with the people of China, just as you have been with us through thick and thin. You have the financial fire power and the willingness to support Nigeria and other African countries without interfering in our local politics. This we appreciate a lot,” said the Vice President.

     Shettima assured CCECC that the current administration will sustain the existing relationship with the company and the people of China, saying the Abuja rail project, like others, remains dear to President  Tinubu and the  people.

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  • Amaechi blames CCECC for slow pace of work on Lagos-Ibadan rail project

    The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has blamed the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the slow pace of work at the ongoing construction of Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge rail line.

    Amaechi expressed disappointment on the progress of work done so far while inspecting the project on Monday.

    The minister chided the contractor for slowing down work and track-laying from Distance Kilometre (DK) 121 to 157 of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line project.

    According to him, the Federal Government plans to commence transportation of cargoes from the sea ports through the standard rail gauge by December.

    “Since you came to this segment of the project, you have not done anything here.

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    “To those of you who are here with me on this inspection, did you see any work going on? There is no work at all.

    “From Kilometre 121 to 157, there is no work at all; and you have no reason whatsoever not to have worked, because we are not owing you.

    “You are doing no job, absolutely no job,” he said.

    Amaechi also said that the Federal Executive Council would discuss the issue of the project during its next meeting.

    The minister said he was dissatisfied with the contractor, saying the company had failed to implement the affected section of the project as earlier discussed with them at a previous meeting.

    According to him, the Federal Government has paid its own counterpart fund for the project.

    He said that the China construction company had no acceptable reason to tender for its inaction, since there was no funding problem on execution of the contract.

    The minister, however, said that the contractor had pleaded for more time to meet the May deadline for the delivery date of the project.

  • Railway interconnectivity may gulp $40bn – Amaechi

    Nigeria needs between US$36 to $40 billion to actualise the rail connectivity to all state capitals, the Minister of Transportation Mr Rotimi Amaechi said on Friday.

    Amaechi while fielding questions on reasons for the slowdown in the Lagos – Calabar coastal rail said, though the project was awarded by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, the government does not have the money to handle it.

    He said: “The Lagos-Calabarrail has been awarded but we have not gotten money. We are even still looking for money for Lagos to Kano. I come from South-South and I am emotionally attached to that project but it is unfortunate that we have not gotten money. It was awarded under President Jonathan and President Obasanjo awarded the Lagos-Kano rail line. The directive of the President is that we should do everything possible to get the interconnectivity of the tracks and like I tell Nigerians, everybody has to be patient because we need between $36 to $40 billion to be able to do that connectivity.

    “Those who are criticising Buhari must remember that there was a point in time we had money and we were all enjoying that money by way of corruption.  Now you people are harrasing us and asking where is the money.

    “So, it is a bit difficult.  We are trying to meet the challenges we are facing, finding solutions to them according to the directive of the President but Nigerians must realize that these challenges are only resolved by funds and those funds are not just readily available.”

    Addressing the progress on the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge, Amaechi expressed satisfaction.

    He said though President Muhmadu Buhari could ride on the train by end of May, yet, the works that are outstanding are still enormous.

    He said: “Yes, if Mr President want to ride on the train he could do by end of May, by which time, the dual tracks would have been laid to Ibadan all the way from Lagos, but that is not the focus. We are concerned not only with tracks, but in providing the stations. Put the trains on the tracks and build an efficient communications system.”

    Amaechi was accompanied on the trip by the Ghanaian Minister for Rail Development Mr Joe Ghartey, who led a high powered delegation that included the Deputy Managing Director (Engineering) Ghana Railway Corporation Mr Michael Anyeta Adjei, officials of CCECC Ghana and Team Consultants Ghana.

    Also on the trip are the Senate Committee Chairman on Land Transport Senator Gbenga Ashafa, the NRC MD, Mr Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director Nigeria Zhiopers Council Mr Ahmed Hassan, and top officials of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, led by the Director of Rail Mr Babakobi.

    Amaechi said though the contractor failed to lay the tracks to kilometre 92 as agreed at its last meeting, he was happy that the substructure of the track platform had been laid to kilometre 98, while he has been a assured that track laying can get to kilometre 101 by first week of April.

    Ghartey, the Ghanaian Minister of Rail Development praised his Nigerian Colleague for what he called “his infectious optimism and commitment” to the project.

    He said it is impressive that the project is ahead of deadline by one year.

    “I want to assure you that we would go back home and replicate what we have seen here in Nigeria,” he said.

    He said he and his team are in Nigeria to learn from the Nigerian government as well as CCECC Nigeria because “we are about completing the negotiations ahead of the construction of 100 kilometre standard gauge line between Tema and Takoradi.”

    He added, “I’ve told your minister that I am very impressed about the giant strides going on in Nigeria and I will drive my people so hard to beat his record. And when we complete ours too, I with invite him and the Nigerian media.”

    Ashafa in his remarks allayed fears that the project may be abandoned. Hr said the National Assembly will continue to throw its weight Into ensuring that this project is delivered for the benefit of Nigerians.

    Nigerian Shippers Council MD Mr Ahmed Hassan expressed happiness that the project is on course. He said for the movement of goods and services the train remains the best alternative and would give truckers a huge relief.

  • Amaechi, Ghanaian transport chief to inspect train project

    Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi and his Ghanaian colleague, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, will be touring the Lagos-Ibadan speed train site tomorrow.

    It will be Asiamah’s first visit with his Nigerian colleague, since the $1.7 billion project began in June, 2017.

    The 156-kilometre long construction is being handled by the Chinese multinational corporation, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).

    The two ministers will also be joined on the tour by the members of the Senate Committee on Land Transport, led by its chairman Senator Gbenga Ashafa, top management of the Federal Ministry of Transportation and top government officials from Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states.

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    Others to accompany them are the members of the technical implementation committee, led by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr. Fidet Okhiria and the project supervising consultants.

    It will be Amaechi’s second visit this month, having earlier visited on March 8, when he issued a marching order to CCECC to get the rail tracks laid to kilometre 120, some 36 kilometres to the heart of Ibadan.

  • Ethiopian Airlines moves operations to Abuja new terminal

    Ethiopian Airlines, the largest African airline, on Thursday, moved its operations to the newly inaugurated terminal building at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, constructed by the China Civil Engineering and Construction Corporation (CCECC).

    Ethiopian Airlines is the second international airline to move its operations to the new terminal, inaugurated on Dec. 20, 2018, by President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Asky Airlines was the first to start flight operations from the terminal on Jan. 6.

    Mr Sani Mahmud, the Regional Manager, North Central, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), said that the terminal had been equipped to handle all the international carriers.

    Mahmud, who is also the Airport Manager of NAIA, said that the terminal had been equipped with fibre backbone to provide free internet services to passengers and airport users.

    He expressed optimism that other airlines such as Emirates, Lufthansa, Egypt Air and British Airways would
    likely move their operations into the terminal in the not too distant future.

    The regional manager said that the issue of connectivity had been the reason given by some airlines for the
    delay in moving their operations to the terminal.

    He, however, added that “we feel great that the terminal has come alive after it was commissioned last year
    and one of the biggest airlines, Ethiopian Airlines has moved its operations into the terminal.

    “We are grateful for their cooperation and we hope that very soon, others will join.

    “When we have these two giants here, others will be eager to come.

    “Hopefully, all the airlines will come in within a week because the connections have been done. The duty free shops are in progress because the management wants a uniform-style that will be of international standard and we are ready to provide world class services here.”

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    Meanwhile, the Traffic and Sales Manager of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr Tilahun Tedesse, said that the airline was determined to continue to champion air transport services in Nigeria.

    Tedesse said that the airline hoped to expand its operations, considering the space and facilities in the new terminal,
    adding that it currently operated about 100 routes from Abuja.

    He added that “we just started today in this new terminal and we will continue to be an example to other airlines.

    “If you remember the last time this airport was closed we moved to Kaduna to serve Nigerian people and Nigerian passengers and this time also, we have been asked to start using this facility and we have started today.

    “Asky is our partner and we asked them to start first, but we are the first to commence international long haul from here to connect our passengers to Asia, Europe and America.

    “We didn’t have a good space at the old terminal but here, we have enough space, many check-in counters and the air conditioner is perfect.

    “We usually deploy our big capacity aircraft to this airport when we were using the small space, but now, I believe we will be able to deploy aircraft like the Airbus and B777 series.”

    A passenger, Dr Ayodeji Samuels, a medical practitioner, commended the government for the new terminal, saying it was befitting for the seat of power like Abuja.

    Samuels urged the authority to provide adequate signage and self-service facility within the terminal to enable passengers to have seamless experience.

    “This is more befitting for the Federal Capital Territory than what we used to have and we hope that operations will go on smoothly and most importantly, this improvement should be maintained.

    “It would be good to have appropriate signage to direct passengers where exactly they should go and there should also be self-service kiosks where passengers can check themselves in before approaching the counter for boarding pass.”

  • Lagos-Ibadan railway to be completed in December – Amaechi

    Minister of Transport, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi has said that the Federal Government is insisting on the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan railway by December and has thus decided that the construction company should move back to Lagos and commence construction immediately.

    Amaechi disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of his meeting with Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode in Lagos House on Thursday.

    The construction company handling the project is the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, CCECC.

    According to him, there are two types of railway the FG is working on, “the narrow gauge which is already on and the standard gauge and they are emptying into the Apapa Sea port.”

    He said that Lagos has two mega stations which are at Apapa and Ebute Metta but that both stations are too small, “so we are going to expand the two stations.

    “We are going to have a Mall and hotel in the two stations, but we are looking for investors. So we should have two very big stations in Lagos, one in Apapa and the other in Ebute Metta; then Abeokuta and Ibadan.

    Amaechi also said that the FG on Wednesday awarded a contract on the Tin Can-Oworonshoki-Ojota road and that Dangote was doing one other part of it.

    “What we are trying to do there is to get good roads to evacuate cargoes, but it will be faster with the rail. So while we are working hard to make sure that the rail is delivered by this year ending, FG has also awarded a contract to deal with the road from Apapa and Tin Can to enable us evacuate cargoes freely and that is an addition to the rail”, Amaechi said.

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    The Minister praised Governor Ambode who he said has been “very cooperative from the beginning till now”, he also praised the communities from Lagos to Ibadan that allowed the FG to use their land for the project, adding that “we are here to see a win-win situation”.

    Also addressing the correspondents, Ambode thanked the FG and the Federal Executive Council, FEC for approving the reconstruction of the Tin Can-Apapa-Oshodi expressway up to the toll gate on Wednesday.

    “It is in continuaton of finding a permanent solution to what has been happening in Apapa especially in the past two weeks which has seen the Vice president visiting Lagos twice in the past two weeks and promising remedies to the situation.”

    Ambode further thanked the Ministers of Transport and Works “because the road construction that is commencing in Lagos next week is actually from Apapa Port up to Ibadan.

    “That means we are having a two pronged approach to be able to cart away cargoes from Lagos to other parts of the country.

    “We reinterate the commitment to collaborate with the FG as a State Government to make sure that we reduce the sufferings of Lagosians and I am happy that we have come out of this meeting stronger together with the FG and transport ministry to make sure that this particular rail project is delivered in the next 12 months”, Ambode said.
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  • Road users lament as work slows on Lagos-Badagry road

    Motorists on the ever-busy Lagos-Badagry expressway are complaining about perennial traffic gridlock on the road as reconstruction and expansion work appears to have slowed down.

    Our reporter, who visited the site reports that various construction activities such as excavations and construction of drainage had stopped midway.

    NAN reports that activities of work on the project site has reduced considerably, leading to traffic gridlock as many excavated parts of the road have been abandoned.

    This has increased hardship faced by motorists and commuters on the road.

    Our reporter however, observed that the first and second sections of the road, spanning from Orille to Festac Third Gate at Alakija, have been completed and opened for use.

    Yusuf Sani, a road user, complained about the loss of man hour on the road.

    “I have been on this spot for more than two hours and losing so much valuable time because of the work here.

    “It would be more effective if the construction company can device means to effectively control the traffic while they continue their work,” he said.

    Dele Abbas, another road user, also complained about the gridlock.

    “Expanding this road is a good idea but the suffering is becoming unbearable, even when we leave home early we still experience the go slow.

    “The construction company and the Lagos State Government should take urgent steps to stop this suffering,” he said.

    Mrs Taiwo Alabi, advised the contractor to increase the pace of the work to ensure that the project ends and delivered on schedule.

    “My advice is that the contractors should take full advantage of the absence of heavy rains to make considerable progress on this road so that this gridlock will abate,” she said.

    An official of China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC), the project contractors, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the work on the road had slowed down due to shortage of funds.

    “The work is no longer progressing because the Lagos State Government has refused to make payments for quite sometime now.

    “It is even surprising because money is not supposed to pose any problem for this work. A loan was secured and should be readily available, but I do not understand what the state government is doing.

    “Our presence on the road now is just for some skeletal jobs because we cannot just pull out completely, but more than 80 per cent of the workforce has been disengaged due to the situation.

    “This will most likely extend the job beyond the 2019 completion date,” he said.

    However, Mr Ade Akinsanya, the Lagos State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, said that the project was on course.

    He said that the plan was to open up the completed portions of the road for use by motorists before moving to continue work on the outstanding portions.

    “We observed that parts of the completed portion of that road was being mishandled by some residents who have started turning them into markets and some other uses

    ” We want to open those portions up for the use of motorists to protect them from such encroachments before moving to other outstanding portions of the road, and that would happen very soon,” he said.

    Akinsanya said that the issue of indebtedness to CCECC did not arise because the process of valuation, which preceds payment, was on going.