Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Civil society budget tracking platform Tracka has confirmed that the N2 billion allocated for the construction of the Abakpa Flyover in Enugu State under the 2025 Federal Government budget is being actively implemented, with workers on site and major structural works progressing. In a post on its official X handle on July 21, 2026, Tracka reported that its monitoring team visited the project site and observed ongoing drilling and reinforcement for precast beams, indicating that the project has moved beyond the planning stage into active construction. The platform, an initiative of BudgIT, tracks the implementation of government projects to ensure service delivery and accountability, and its latest update provides reassurance that public funds allocated for the critical infrastructure project are being utilized.
The Abakpa Flyover project, located near the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu, was approved by the Federal Executive Council in March 2025 as part of a N733 billion infrastructure package. The project was awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) at a total cost of N24 billion, according to the Minister of Works, David Umahi. The flyover is designed to ease traffic congestion in one of Enugu's busiest intersections, serving as a key traffic relief point along the Enugu-Abakpa axis and linking major routes within densely populated areas such as Trans-Ekulu and the Government Reserved Area. The N2 billion allocated in the 2025 budget represents a significant portion of the project's funding for the fiscal year, and Tracka's confirmation of active work on site suggests that the government's commitment to the project remains firm.
Tracka's monitoring team reported that at the time of their visit, workers were actively engaged in drilling and reinforcement for precast beams, which are critical components of the flyover's structural framework. The platform noted that it would continue to track the project to ensure quality work is done, reflecting its broader mission of promoting transparency and accountability in public finance management. The update from Tracka comes amid growing public concern over the implementation of capital projects across Nigeria, where many projects have been abandoned or poorly executed despite significant budgetary allocations. The Abakpa Flyover, however, appears to be progressing as planned, with the contractor, CCECC, having already completed 15 out of the required 40 piles as of March 2026, according to previous reports from the Ministry of Works.
The Abakpa Flyover project is one of several federal infrastructure initiatives in the South-East region aimed at improving road connectivity and easing transportation challenges. The project has received support from the Enugu State Government, which assisted in compensation payments and the relocation of key utilities such as high-tension power lines and water pipelines, according to Minister Umahi. The flyover is expected to span about 800 metres and has a completion timeline of one year, with the contractor expressing confidence that the project will be delivered within the scheduled timeframe. The successful implementation of the Abakpa Flyover would not only ease traffic congestion in Enugu but also attract trade and investment to the state, reduce accidents, and improve safety, according to the Federal Ministry of Works.
Tracka's confirmation of the project's active status provides a measure of reassurance to residents and commuters who have long endured traffic gridlock along the Abakpa axis. The platform's commitment to tracking the project until completion underscores the importance of citizen oversight in ensuring that public funds are used effectively and that infrastructure projects deliver tangible benefits to the communities they are meant to serve. As the Abakpa Flyover continues to take shape, the people of Enugu and the wider South-East region can look forward to a significant improvement in road transportation and economic connectivity, with the project serving as a testament to the power of sustained government investment and citizen engagement in infrastructure development.
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