President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved federal road and bridge projects worth about N883 billion for Kwara State, following sustained engagements by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to attract critical infrastructure investments to the state.

The approvals, announced on Wednesday, represent one of the largest federal infrastructure investments in Kwara in recent years and are expected to improve connectivity, boost economic activities and enhance road safety.

The flagship project is the N276 billion dualisation of the Ilorin-Ogbomoso Road, a strategic highway linking Kwara and Oyo states. The project is expected to ease traffic congestion, reduce travel time, improve road safety and stimulate economic activities along one of the North Central region's busiest transport corridors.

Also approved is N265 billion for the reconstruction of the Iseyin-Eruwa-Agbesi Road, which cuts across Oyo and Kwara states, as well as N217 billion for the dualisation of the old alignment from Ijaye through the Federal Government College to Ilorin, with a spur to Akinmorin.

In addition, President Tinubu approved N104 billion for the rehabilitation of Sections One and Two of the Ilorin-Omorin-Egbe-Kabba-Obajana Road, a major federal highway connecting Kwara and Kogi states. The road serves as a key route for interstate travel and commercial transportation and has long required extensive rehabilitation.

To address traffic congestion within Ilorin, the President also approved N21 billion for the construction of a flyover at Oko-Olowo Junction, one of the city's busiest traffic intersections. The project is expected to improve traffic flow and enhance the safety of motorists and other road users.

Government officials said the approvals reflect Governor AbdulRazaq's sustained collaboration with the Federal Government to attract strategic development projects that will improve transportation, facilitate trade and enhance the socio-economic development of Kwara State.