FERMA Embarks On Massive Road Repairs For Yuletide

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) says it is intensifying efforts to ensure smoother travel experiences for Nigerians by launching Operation Connect to Your Destination (OCYD) 3.0 along the 36km Ekparakwa–Azumini–Iwukem Road in Akwa Ibom State.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the managing director/CEO of FERMA, Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi said the initiative was crafted to alleviate travel challenges typically experienced at the end of the month and during the festive season.

He revealed that as part of the nationwide intervention, 10,683 m² of potholes will be patched, 7,392 m² of failed sections repaired, and 881 m² of asphaltic overlay completed, culminating in the restoration of 85.9 kilometres of motorable roadway nationwide.

According to him, the programme is also expected to generate 1,722 jobs, underscoring its socioeconomic impact.

This renewed push, according to the FERMA helmsman, aligns with the federal mandate to maintain all federal roads and keep them serviceable—an urgent necessity as Nigeria’s 36,000-kilometre federal road network remains the country’s most heavily used transport system.

He further noted that the intervention is fully in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises infrastructure revival, economic stimulation, and improved mobility for citizens. By making federal highways safer and more motorable, FERMA is directly contributing to the administration’s vision of a more connected, efficient, and economically vibrant Nigeria.

He said, “Operation Connect to Your Destination is designed to guarantee free and safe movement of commuters, especially during the Yuletide when travel volume increases. It is important to ensure that travellers enjoy a smooth experience during this period.”

He affirmed the agency’s dedication to address trouble spots, saying FERMA was consistently fulfilling its mandate.