FEC approves N20bn for Ikorodu – Shagamu Expressway

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday approved N20 billion for rehabilitation of Ikorodu – Shagamu expressway.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who stood in for the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, disclosed at the end of the meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

According to him, the project will reduce accidents on the highway and loss of production time.

He also said the project when completed would enhance movements of petroleum products and agricultural produce.

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika said FEC also approved N4.233 billion for airport fire- fighting equipment.