Federal Roads Maintenance Agency

What Federal Roads Maintenance Agency does

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) is a Nigerian Federal Government parastatal established in 2002 and domiciled in Abuja, Nigeria, charged with the exclusive mandate of maintaining the federal road network across the federation. The agency operates through two zonal departments (East and West), supported by specialized units including Planning & Engineering Services, Road Maintenance Management Services (RMMS), Direct Labour, Bridge Maintenance, and a Research & Development unit referenced in its recent conference activities. FERMA's service portfolio spans routine and emergency road repairs, bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, road condition assessment, and the procurement of supporting services such as security. Citizen-facing services include a "Report a Bad Road" portal (with photo/video evidence submission), an interactive federal roads map, and an official social media presence (@FedRoadsNGR).

FERMA does not operate a commercial revenue model. The agency is funded entirely through federal budget allocations administered under the Federal Government of Nigeria, with the Ministry of Works and Housing providing ministerial oversight. Its principal stakeholders are the Federal Government of Nigeria (as funder and supervisor), state governments (as coordination counterparties on roads within their jurisdictions), and the general traveling public who use the federal road network. There is no publicly disclosed pricing, customer billing, or commercial GTM motion in the available source data.

The agency's recent strategic posture signals a modernization push. In 2026, FERMA engaged with Spanish engineering firm CENTUNION SA on sustainable bridge construction, joined the World Bank/EU-sponsored SSATP Resilient Road Asset Management (RRAM) Landscape Study focused on climate-resilient infrastructure, and participated in the STIConf 2026 conference to explore technology transfer and data-driven approaches to road maintenance. The agency is led by Managing Director/CEO Engr. Dr. Emeka Agbasi.

Name

Federal Roads Maintenance Agency

Legal name

Federal Roads Maintenance Agency

Website

https://ferma.gov.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) is a Nigerian Federal Government parastatal, established in 2002 and headquartered in Abuja, with the exclusive mandate to maintain Nigeria's federal road network through two zonal departments and specialized engineering and bridge maintenance units.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FERMA is a Nigerian Federal Government agency responsible for maintaining and managing Nigeria's federal road network across the entire federation. It delivers road maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation services through two operational departments (East and West zones), with specialized bridge maintenance and direct labour capabilities. The agency also provides citizen-facing services such as the online "Report a Bad Road" portal and an interactive federal roads map.

Product overview

Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) is a Nigerian government agency responsible for maintaining and managing the nation's federal road network. The agency operates through multiple interconnected departments including two operational zones (East and West), a Planning & Engineering Services Department, a Road Maintenance Management Services (RMMS) unit, and specialized units for bridge maintenance and direct labor. FERMA provides citizen-facing services such as an online 'Report a Bad Road' portal where users can report road issues with photo/video evidence, complemented by a federal roads map. The agency also publishes periodic digests and annual reports documenting its activities. FERMA has been actively pursuing technology modernization through participation in innovation conferences and exploring partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Federal Road Network Maintenance Operations

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CENTUNION SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Spanish engineering and construction company specialized in design and execution of steel bridges and transport infrastructure projects. FERMA Management led by Engr. Dr. Emeka Agbasi engaged with CENTUNION SA delegation to explore potential collaboration in sustainable bridge development in Nigeria. The Spanish firm has executed projects across African countries including Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, and Angola. Discussions focused on advanced engineering techniques, environmentally friendly solutions, and adoption of global best practices in bridge construction.
• World Bank and European Union-sponsored programmecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026SSATP Resilient Road Asset Management (RRAM) Landscape Study involving consultant Mr. Simbarash Kingstone Gongerah. The programme aims at promoting climate-resilient road infrastructure through improved planning, strengthened rural road networks, and enhanced institutional capacity.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL): South Africa's national roads agency responsible for managing and maintaining the country's primary road network. Compares directly to FERMA in mandate (national road stewardship), funding model (state allocation plus tolling), and operating scope across the federation.
• Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA): Kenya's state-owned authority responsible for the management, development, and maintenance of national trunk roads. Comparable to FERMA as a regional, government-owned road maintenance body operating under a national ministry on a defined road network.
• Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS): Tanzania's national roads agency charged with the development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the trunk and regional road network. Comparable as an African state agency with similar federal-equivalent road stewardship responsibilities and donor-funded modernisation efforts.
• Ghana Highway Authority: Ghana's national agency responsible for the administration, management, and maintenance of trunk roads and related bridges. Directly comparable to FERMA in being a West African government road maintenance agency with a national network mandate.

Broad incumbents

• National Highways (United Kingdom): UK government-owned company operating, maintaining, and improving the strategic road network. Comparable in being a state-driven national road maintenance operator and a benchmark for asset-management practices and digital maintenance workflows.
• National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): India's central authority for national highway development and maintenance. Comparable as a national government road maintenance body with a far larger network, toll-based revenue elements, and PPP-driven project execution model relevant to FERMA's modernisation direction.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA, US DOT): US federal agency within the Department of Transportation that oversees the federal-aid highway program. Comparable as a federal-level government body setting standards and funding maintenance of a national road network, though it operates more as a regulator/funder than a direct maintenance operator.

Regional players

• Namibia Roads Authority: Namibia's statutory road authority managing the national road network. Comparable in mandate and African regional operating context, though serving a smaller and lower-volume network than FERMA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FedRoadsNGR
• Facebookfacebook.com/OfficialFERMANigeriaHeadquarters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federal-roads-maintenance-agency

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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