According to a report by AIT Live, in a landmark event for Nigerian infrastructure, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has unveiled the Kebbi State and Sokoto segments of the ambitious 1000km Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project.
The ceremony, held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, marks a significant step in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewal Hope Agenda.
The project encompasses a 258km stretch in Kebbi State and a 120km segment in Sokoto, forming part of the larger superhighway aimed at boosting Nigeria’s economy through enhanced transportation infrastructure.
Umahi highlighted that the project’s innovative greenfield corridor approach features a 915km, 3-lane concrete dual carriageway.
This design is intended to be free from existing infrastructure constraints, thus ensuring a more efficient roadway that minimizes traffic congestion and maximizes safety.
Umahi elaborated on the benefits of the greenfield construction, noting that it would allow for the incorporation of advanced technologies to create a smarter and more sustainable transportation system.
The superhighway will traverse seven states, including a significant 245km stretch within Kebbi State.
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for his visionary Renewal Hope Agenda, which he believes directly benefits the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
“We are satisfied with the mission and vision of Mr. President’s Renewal Hope Agenda. It’s a program that has touched the lives of Nigerians. We are loyal to the APC from top to bottom,” Idris declared.
The unveiling ceremony also saw goodwill messages from representatives of the National Assembly and the governments of Kebbi and Sokoto States.
The National Assembly pledged its full support for the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project, emphasizing its potential to enhance the lives of Nigerians and directly benefit the regions it traverses.
This superhighway project is set to be a cornerstone of Nigeria’s infrastructure development, promoting economic growth and improving connectivity across the country.
By adopting cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices, the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway is poised to become a model for future infrastructure projects in Nigeria..…….See More
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