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Tinubu inaugurates Sokoto-Badagry coastal highway construction August
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to inaugurate the
construction work of the 1000-km Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway in August.
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this during a
stakeholder engagement on the project in Birnin Kebbi.
Umahi said that he was directed by the president to come to
Kebbi with some ministers and members of the National Assembly to unveil the
scope of the project.
“The project is the old West African Trade Route, and the
processes for the commencement of the construction of the 1000km six-lane super
highway are in progress.
”Kebbi State has the lion share of the project; the first
“120 kilometres of road lay in Sokoto State, while 258
”The super highway extends to Illela border town with Niger
The Minister added: “The Sokoto-Badagry corridor boasts 53
”The super highway, like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway,
”There are lots of benefits: security, tourism, smooth
Umahi also spoke on the construction of the 55-kilometre
According to him, though the road is an NNPC project, the
“I have invited the contractor to Abuja for an explanation.
“Any contractor who is given a project but cannot do it will
The minister explained that the government was also looking
“I have the power to revoke the contract. Gov. Nasir Idris
“The governor can lobby the president to seek a refund; you
The minister said the federal government was also not happy
“There is 55km Argungu-Natsini road and the Jega-Kwanar
”The North must begin to enjoy concrete roads that will last
”From now on, only contractors with the right equipment
“Without good roads, it is like we are in prison, as good
”This is part of the Renewed Hope Legacy Infrastructural
In his remarks, Gov. Idris described the Sokoto-Badagry
“We are part of it; we are in the APC, and we believe in the
“He removed the dust off the file of the Sokoto-Badagry
“Tinubu is fulfilling the yearnings and aspirations of
Idris, informed the minister that he would present a report
The Director, Federal Highways, Bridges, and Design, Mr Bede
”From Argungu in Kebbi State, the road stretches to Ambursa,
”On completion of the project, there will be consistency in
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera,
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, Sen. Barinada
They reaffirmed the commitment of the national assembly to Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
phase of construction will start here, covering three lanes on each side of the
road.
kilometres pass through Kebbi State, which is the largest beneficiary in the
country.
Republic in Sokoto State and down to Badagry in Lagos State,” he said.
dams that would be developed for agriculture and electricity and serve as trade
routes with other African countries.
is an investment venture for Nigeria’s economic prosperity.
transportation, and industrial growth.”
Gadar Zaima-Zuru road in Kebbi, of which only six kilometres had been repaired.
progress of work has not been good.
It has been the behaviour of international contractors to abandon work after
collecting payment; we will no longer tolerate this unbecoming attitude.
have the federal government revoke the contract and re-award it to another
company; we want to encourage our local contractors,” he said.
into the 87-kilometre Koko-Mahuta-Dabai road, of which only six kilometres were
reconstructed.
recommended revoking the work and allowing the Kebbi government to carry out
the work and seek reimbursement.
are dear to him,” Umahi said.
about the pace of work on the Malando-Warrah road, explaining that appropriate
action would be applied as a remedy.
Sanagi-Kebbe road, which is not encouraging.
up to between 100 and 200 years.
capable of building concrete roads will be engaged for road projects.
roads enhance agricultural mechanisation, security, smooth transportation,
longevity of vehicles, and boost the economy.
Projects of President Tinubu,” the minister said.
Super Highway as indelible legacy of the All Progressive Congress’s (APC)
administration.
ability of President Tinubu to deliver.
Super Highway project, which has been kept dormant for almost 50 years.
Nigerians,” he said.
to him in Abuja containing the input of the people of the state on the construction
of the super highway for better results.
Obioha, informed the stakeholders that the Sokoto-Badagry six lane Super
Highway would start from Illela, Tangaza, Binji, Gwadabawa, Silame, and Argungu
in Sokoto State.
Birnin Kebbi, Bunza, Dakingari, and Kamba, extending to other states up to
Badagry.
free flow of traffic,” the director said.
affirmed the support of traditional rulers for the road construction, assuring
that they would mobilise their people towards successful completion of the
project.
Mpigi, two other members of the committee, Sen. Adamu Aliero and Sen. Aminu
Tambuwal, as well as the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Works,
Mr Akin Alabi, delivered goodwill messages.
provide necessary legislative support to President Tinubu on infrastructural
development, socio-economic and industrial growth of the nation. (NAN)
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