The Federal Government says construction of the 1,068-kilometre Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway is progressing steadily, with far-reaching socio-economic benefits already visible in parts of Kebbi State and the wider North-West.
This assurance was given during a National Media Tour and commissioning of emergency intervention projects in Kebbi State, organised to allow stakeholders and journalists assess the quality and pace of work on sections of the flagship road project under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Works, Mohammed Abdullahi Ahmed, said the tour was aimed at giving Nigerians first-hand insight into ongoing construction, while also gauging public perception of the Federal Government’s infrastructure delivery.
Providing an update on the project, the Federal Controller of Works in Kebbi State, Engineer Ishaya Vandu, explained that the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway stretches from Illela in Sokoto State to Badagry in Lagos, passing through Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo and Ogun States.
He described the project as a long-standing national dream now being realised decades after it was first conceived.
According to him, concrete pavement works are ongoing across several kilometres, with earthworks, soil stabilisation and site clearance progressing at different points along the corridor.
He expressed optimism that more milestones would be achieved before the second quarter of the year.
Professional bodies and civil society groups who participated in the tour commended the quality of work.
Officials of the Nigerian Society of Engineers in Kebbi State described the project as exceptional, while civil society organisations noted its positive impact on employment and economic activities within host communities.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the North-West, Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, dismissed claims that the project was non-existent, insisting that the work on ground clearly reflects the administration’s commitment.
He added that features such as solar streetlights, supporting infrastructure and security measures would enhance safety, agriculture and trade along the corridor.
As part of the tour, emergency and special intervention road projects affected by flooding were commissioned across Kebbi State, further reinforcing the Federal Government’s resolve to address critical infrastructure needs nationwide.
The Federal Ministry of Works says it remains committed to delivering durable and economically impactful road projects, positioning infrastructure as a key driver of national growth and integration.
