The Federal government has started rebuilding the collapsed Keffi Flyover in Nasarawa State as part of a major infrastructure renewal programme approved during the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Works Minister Dave Umahi expressed deep regret over the unfortunate bridge collapse that claimed three lives, noting that one side of the road has been closed for repairs and a financial settlement has been reached with the affected families. Serving as a crucial transit route connecting the Federal Capital Territory with several north-central states, the flyover reconstruction highlights the administration's commitment to safety and proactive engineering audits. Alongside this repair, the council approved numerous high-value road projects and different contract across all geopolitical zones to boost national trade and economic productivity. These massive investments include major works on the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, and various critical road networks in states like Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, and Ekiti. To ensure transparency, state engineering chambers will now help monitor these federal projects. Additionally, the government approved a new National Industrial Relations Policy, announced by Information Minister Mohammed Idris. This policy aims to align Nigeria's labour practices with international standards, foster peaceful relationships between employers and trade unions, and significantly reduce workplace disputes. Together, these infrastructure developments and labour reforms form a core part of the administration's wider agenda to rebuild the physical and institutional frameworks necessary to drive sustainable development across the country.
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