Japan Donates ₦3.6 Billion Worth of Road Construction Equipment to FERMA

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The Japanese government has donated ₦3.6 billion worth of road construction and maintenance equipment to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). The equipment was commissioned on Saturday at the agency’s asphalt yard in Kuje, Abuja.

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The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on FERMA, Aderemi Oseni, commended the agency’s leadership for its outstanding performance and transformative approach to road infrastructure maintenance. “At the National Assembly, we have no doubt that with your expertise and the necessary autonomy to perform, our roads will become enablers of a better quality of life, increased business opportunities, and enhanced national development,” Oseni said.

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, described the donation as a game-changer for FERMA and the road maintenance sector in Nigeria. “This is a momentous occasion that underscores the strong bilateral ties between Nigeria and Japan,” Goronyo said. “These machines will significantly boost FERMA’s capacity to carry out repairs and maintenance more efficiently and to a higher standard.

The Chief Executive Officer of FERMA, Emeka Agbasi, thanked the Japanese government and Marubeni Corporation for their support. “This journey began eight years ago through discussions with Marubeni Corporation of Japan,” he said. “Today, we are commissioning equipment that will enable FERMA to respond more swiftly and cost-effectively to road failures, using environmentally friendly methods.”

The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, reiterated Japan’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s development, particularly in infrastructure. “This donation reflects the strength of Japan’s friendship with Nigeria,” Hideo said. “We believe in your development path and are proud to support efforts that promote sustainable infrastructure, economic growth, and social progress.”

The event was attended by representatives from the National Assembly, the Federal Ministry of Works, development partners, professional bodies, and the diplomatic corps.

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