en.Wedoany.com Reported - On June 9, 2026, a six-lane dual carriageway connecting the First Ring Road and the Second Ring Road on the southeastern side of Abuja, Nigeria's capital, was officially completed. The project was undertaken by China Geo-Engineering Corporation Nigeria Limited, with a construction period of approximately eight months, starting in October 2025. The project includes the construction of six main lanes in both directions, two bridges, and three pedestrian overpasses. Once operational, it will significantly improve local traffic conditions and enhance Abuja's urban image and investment appeal.
China Geo-Engineering Corporation Nigeria Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Geo-Engineering Corporation in Nigeria, headquartered in Abuja. It has been deeply involved in Nigeria's infrastructure and engineering contracting market for many years, with business covering roads, bridges, water supply, power, and building construction. It is one of the major Chinese engineering contractors in Nigeria. The Abuja expressway project connects key functional areas and new development zones, serving as a key infrastructure project for the capital.
At the completion ceremony, Godswill Akpabio, President of the Nigerian Senate, attended and delivered a speech on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. Senior Nigerian government officials, lawmakers, Sun Xuekun, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, and Zhong Xiang, General Manager of China Geo-Engineering Corporation Nigeria Limited, attended the ceremony. At the initial stage of the project, the Nigerian side had doubts about the construction timeline, but China Geo-Engineering Corporation made a firm commitment through a refined construction organization and management model. During construction, the team faced challenges such as high temperatures and intense sunlight, complex traffic conditions, and communication and coordination under a multicultural background. By reversing the construction schedule, optimizing equipment allocation and construction organization, and actively coordinating material supply, traffic diversion, and local relations, the project team ensured timely completion.
During construction, Chinese and Nigerian employees worked closely together. Yang Xiangwei, Deputy Chief Engineer of the Chinese side, and Sende, a Nigerian engineer, had a disagreement over bridge construction techniques. Through on-site experiments to obtain first-hand data, they ultimately found the optimal construction plan. During the critical phase of the project, local employees voluntarily extended their working hours to help catch up on lagging key processes. Over long-term cooperation, Chinese employees learned Hausa, while Nigerian employees mastered Chinese engineering terminology, and both sides celebrated festivals such as the Spring Festival together. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, visited the site more than ten times during construction. He stated, "Chinese enterprises have firm goals, strict discipline, unity, and a focus on results. These qualities mean there is no problem that Chinese enterprises cannot solve."
The completion of this expressway not only improves Abuja's transportation network but also serves as a practical example of China-Nigeria infrastructure cooperation. Zhong Xiang, General Manager of China Geo-Engineering Corporation Nigeria Limited, stated that the project not only built a road but also fostered deep friendship, which is a vivid reflection of China-Nigeria cooperation.
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