The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has allocated $600 million to rehabilitate 200,000km of rural roads under the Rural Access & Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).
This initiative aims to enhance food production and improve market access.
According to the Hon. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, CON, “Most of Nigeria’s population resides in rural areas, and agriculture constitutes over 70 per cent of their economic activity. However, the lack of functional rural roads limits their ability to market their produce and sustain their livelihoods.”
The minister noted that 80% of the 200,000km of rural roads are impassable, negatively affecting economic activities in rural areas.
This project aligns with the agenda of President Bola Tinubu, focusing on food security, inclusivity, poverty eradication, and job creation.