The Federal Government has approved the construction of modern bus terminals in each of Nigeria’s six geo-political zones at a total cost of ₦142,028,576,008.17. Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, announced this while briefing State House correspondents after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the contract was awarded to Messrs Planet Project Limited. According to Alkali, the terminals will be located in Abeokuta (South-West), Gombe (North-East), Kano (North-West), Lokoja (North-Central), Onitsha (South-East), and Ewu in Edo State (South-South). He described the project as the Federal Government’s first direct intervention in road transport infrastructure beyond road construction, noting that the chosen locations were selected for their economic potential. Alkali stressed that the absence of purpose-built bus terminals has contributed to rising crime, traffic accidents, and the proliferation of arms along Nigeria’s highways. “In spite of the importance of road transportation in Nigeria, there are no terminals that meet the needs of millions of commuters. This has led to increased crime, road traffic accidents, and the spread of arms on our highways,” he said. The minister explained that the initiative, developed by the Ministry of Transportation, aims to improve road safety, enhance passenger comfort, and boost economic activities. He added that the proposal received FEC approval after a thorough assessment of its potential impact on national transportation and security.