Tinubu, Umahi’s Confidence in Local Contractors Pays Off on Oyo–Ogbomosho Road
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Tinubu, Umahi’s Confidence in Local Contractors Pays Off on Oyo–Ogbomosho Road
The Oyo–Ogbomosho Road project, once regarded as one of Nigeria’s most delayed and frustrating infrastructure works, is fast regaining life under the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the supervision of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi.
For decades, the 56-kilometre dual carriageway linking Oyo and Ogbomosho in Oyo State symbolised public despair over abandoned projects and the slow pace of national development.
But recent progress on the site has changed the narrative, earning commendation for the government’s renewed trust in indigenous construction firms.
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Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration, indigenous engineering company JRB Nigeria Limited was contracted to handle a major section of the project — a decision that has so far paid off.
Within a relatively short period, the company has recorded massive milestones, completing substantial portions of the road with quality work that is already visible to motorists.
The performance of JRB Nigeria Limited has drawn widespread praise, reinforcing the argument that Nigerian firms, when given adequate support and supervision, can deliver projects that meet international standards.
A senior official in the Ministry of Works said the project represents a major success story for the Tinubu government’s deliberate policy of empowering local contractors.
“This is Renewed Hope in action,” the official said. “The President and the Honourable Minister have shown confidence in local engineers, and the results speak for themselves.”
Residents and motorists who ply the busy route daily have also expressed satisfaction with the quality of work, noting that travel time has reduced and the once-dangerous portions of the highway have now become motorable.
The success of the Oyo–Ogbomosho project, analysts argue, is more than just an infrastructural achievement; it marks a shift in national construction philosophy.
For years, the sector was dominated by foreign firms, with local contractors often overlooked or assigned marginal roles.
By entrusting major national projects to indigenous companies, the Tinubu administration appears determined to reverse that trend — a move that not only builds local capacity but also retains capital within the Nigerian economy.
