Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has asserted that ongoing federal road projects are strategically designed to stimulate economic expansion. He defended the government’s investment, emphasizing the crucial link between improved infrastructure and agricultural transformation. Umahi believes the road network upgrades will facilitate the movement of goods, connecting rural farming communities to larger markets. This enhanced connectivity is expected to reduce post-harvest losses and increase farmers’ incomes. The minister’s comments come as the government seeks to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on oil revenue. Further details regarding specific projects and projected economic impact were not immediately available in the initial report.