FERMA to spend N229bn on road maintenance

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has proposed a total budget of N229.999 billion for the 2026 fiscal year as part of efforts to strengthen road maintenance operations and improve connectivity across the country. In a statement, FERMA’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Maryam Sanusi, said the proposed appropriation comprises N191 billion for capital expenditure, […]

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has proposed a total budget of N229.999 billion for the 2026 fiscal year as part of efforts to strengthen road maintenance operations and improve connectivity across the country.

In a statement, FERMA’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Maryam Sanusi, said the proposed appropriation comprises N191 billion for capital expenditure, N5 billion for personnel costs, and N33 billion for overhead expenses, adding that the proposal was presented during the 2025 Appropriation Act performance review and 2026 budget defense before the Joint Senate and House Committees on FERMA.

Presenting the budget, the Minister of State for Works and Supervising Minister of FERMA, Hon. Bello Goronyo, said, “It is envisaged that, with your support, the implementation of the 2025 five percent fossil fuel surcharge, as provided under Section 159 of the New Task Force Act, will include FERMA in the distribution template. This aligns with global best practices and will enable the Agency to more effectively fulfill its mandate”. 

In his presentation, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FERMA, Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, reiterated the funding challenges confronting the Agency and highlighted key performance indicators achieved in 2025.

According to Agbasi, FERMA accomplished the following within the review period: 200.82km of roads maintained, 31,574.29 square metres of potholes patched, 1,655.89km of roads made motorable, 10,311 metres of drainage constructed, 19 washouts reinstated, 3 bridges maintained, and 4,013 streetlight poles installed.