The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has reported significant progress on major road infrastructure projects across Africa, including ongoing developments in Nigeria, Togo, and Madagascar aimed at improving regional connectivity and economic growth.
According to the fund, the projects are part of its broader development financing portfolio focused on supporting transportation infrastructure, trade corridors, and sustainable economic development in partner countries across the continent.
Among the projects highlighted is Nigeria’s Minna–Bida Road Project in Niger State, which has reached approximately 45% completion. The 82-kilometre road, financed with about AED165 million, is expected to significantly improve mobility between Minna and Bida while reducing travel time by nearly 50 percent and lowering vehicle operating costs.
In Togo, the rehabilitation of the Sokodé–Bassar Road has advanced to about 92% completion. The project includes flood protection systems, drainage works, consultancy services, and supervision activities aimed at improving transport efficiency and road safety between Lomé and inland regions. The project is financed with approximately AED37 million.
Meanwhile, infrastructure works in Madagascar have reached around 80% completion, covering the construction of a 117-kilometre dual carriageway and seven bridges designed to improve access between rural communities and economic centres. The project, financed through a concessional loan exceeding AED110 million, is expected to support agriculture, tourism, and industrial activities in the country.
Commenting on the projects, Director-General of ADFD, Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, said the fund remains committed to close project monitoring to ensure efficient implementation, timely delivery, and sustainable development impact. He noted that infrastructure investment remains critical for improving economic productivity and quality of life across beneficiary countries.
ADFD stated that its monitoring framework is designed to maintain project quality, strengthen implementation readiness, and ensure infrastructure investments generate measurable social and economic benefits for local communities.
Industry analysts say the projects reflect growing international interest in African transport infrastructure as governments and development institutions increasingly prioritise regional trade integration, logistics efficiency, and economic diversification. Improved road infrastructure is also expected to support implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by reducing transportation bottlenecks and improving market access.
The developments come amid wider efforts by African governments and development finance institutions to accelerate infrastructure expansion across transport, logistics, and energy sectors to support industrialisation and long-term economic resilience.
