Umahi unveils segment of 1000km Sokoto-Badagary superhighway roads
The Minister of Works Sen. David Umahi has unveiled Kebbi State 258km Sokoto 120km segment of the 1000km Sokoto-Badagary superhighway roads in Kebbi State.
Unveiling the road projects on Wednesday at the Presidential Lodge Birnin Kebbi, the minister said that the projects, if completed, would boost the economy of the country.
He said the greenfield corridor option would feature a 915km, 3-lane concrete dual carriageway free from the constraints of existing
infrastructure, while it would translate to a more efficient design, minimizing traffic congestion and maximizing safety.
Umahi explained that the greenfield construction would allow for the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies, fostering a smarter and more sustainable transportation system.
The minister stated that the proposed projects would also avoid the social disruptions and relocation challenges associated with rehabilitating existing roads, while the corridor would traverse seven states including; Kebbi State with a 245km road expanse.
He added that it would weave through Katami, Dabai, Gudale, Jabaka, Argungu, Ambursa, Gwandu, Tambuwal, Kambaza, Aliero, Jega, Ambursa, Maiyema, Karaye, Suru Asarara and Kwaifa.
Others were; Kalgo, Dakingari, Zagga, Bagudo, Gendini, Yamusa, Kwasara, Bahindi, Gwamba, Ka’oje and Buya, adding that It would include a spur to the state capital in Birnin Kebbi.
Umahi commended the efforts of the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris for his fervent commitments towards achieving rapid development in the state.
“I am convinced with the developmental projects of this administration, Kebbi State would soon compete with the United States, you are a great achiever,” he said.
In his speech, the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his Renewal Hope Agenda, adding that the agenda had direct bearing on the lives of the masses.
He appreciated the efforts of the Ministers of Works, Budget and Economic Planning, State for Education as well as members of the National Assembly (Senators and House of Representatives) for their outstanding support towards achieving the said objectives.
“We are satisfied with the mission and vision of Mr President’s Renewal Hope Agenda, it’s a programme that has touched the lives of Nigerians, we are loyal to the APC from top to bottom,” he said.
Speakers at the occasion included; the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, Senator representing Kebbi Central, Sen. Adamu Aliero, former Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Sa’idu Usman Dakingari, Senate Committee Chairman on Works, Chairman House Committee on Works, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal among others.
