Nigeria needs N18 trillion to fix roads, far exceeding the N800 billion budgeted, officials say.

Nigeria's Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says the country needs N18 trillion to fix its road infrastructure, far more than the N800 billion allocated in the 2025 budget. Umahi argues that current funding is insufficient and calls for increased borrowing to meet the deficit, emphasizing that improved roads are crucial for economic growth. The Senate Committee on Works chairman supports Umahi's call for more funding, highlighting the need to explore alternative sources to complete road projects nationwide.

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