₦30BN East-West Road Deal Under Procurement Spotlight As Aneej Seeks BPP Verification

The proposed ₦30bn Federal Government intervention on the East-West Road has come under procurement scrutiny, following a formal request by the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) for verification of compliance with public procurement regulations.

In a letter dated October 29, 2026, addressed to the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, sought clarification on the procurement process for remedial works approved following the Federal Executive Council meeting of October 28.

The organisation said its intervention was aimed at ensuring transparency, protecting public funds and promoting accountability in the execution of the critical road project.

Among the issues raised was whether the Federal Ministry of Works had submitted the procurement documents to the BPP for the required review and clearance.

ANEEJ also requested details of the affected road sections, proposed contractors, contract values, procurement methods and the current stage of the procurement process.

The organisation further sought information on review and clearance certificates, intended contract award notices and compliance with the mandatory 14-calendar-day standstill period before contract execution.

Ugolor referenced two BPP pronouncements issued on October 20 and 22, 2026, concerning the implementation of the National Guideline on Debarment of Contractors and the mandatory standstill requirement.

He, however, cautioned against treating contract termination or allegations of misconduct as automatic grounds for debarment, stressing that affected contractors must be given proper notice and an opportunity to respond.

ANEEJ maintained that urgent infrastructure delivery must go hand in hand with strict procurement oversight, due process and accountability.

The organisation said transparent procurement procedures were essential to ensuring that the ₦30bn intervention delivers lasting improvements for motorists, businesses and communities along the East-West Road.