The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering safe, durable, and economically transformative road infrastructure with the ongoing construction of the 1,068-kilometre Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a strategic project aimed at boosting national integration, trade, and security.
As part of measures to enhance safety for road users and host communities, the project incorporates modern infrastructure features, including Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance systems and street lighting along critical sections of the corridor.
Providing background on the project on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, the Federal Controller of Works in Sokoto State, Engr. Kasimu Maigwandu, explained that the highway originates from Illela in Sokoto State at the Nigeria–Niger Republic border, passes through Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara States, and terminates at Badagry in Lagos State.
He said the superhighway is designed to facilitate the efficient movement of people, goods, and services within Nigeria and across neighbouring countries, while ensuring safer and faster transportation.
Engr. Maigwandu noted that the road cuts across major markets, cities, rural communities, and agricultural hubs, adding that the project is expected to boost agricultural productivity, stimulate commerce, create jobs, and enhance national security.
He disclosed that construction activities are ongoing at several locations, including Katami, Silame, Gande, Bunkari, Gada, Madi, and Illela. According to him, modern construction techniques such as Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology and integrated solar street lighting are being deployed to ensure durability and safety.
The Project Manager, Messrs Hitech Construction Company Limited, Mr. Joharn Fohan Foucice, confirmed that construction is progressing steadily without major challenges, assuring Nigerians of the contractor’s commitment to quality standards and timely delivery.
During a media tour of the project site, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Hon. Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, reassured host communities of adequate security measures to support uninterrupted construction activities. He noted that security presence has been instrumental in ensuring smooth project execution.
He added that the concrete-paved Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway will strengthen connectivity between the North-West and other regions of the country, supporting agricultural activities and improving economic opportunities along the corridor.
Also present during the inspection were representatives of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Sokoto Branch, and civil society groups, who commended the quality of work and adherence to engineering specifications, particularly the 20-centimetre concrete pavement thickness outlined in the Bill of Quantities.
In a related development, emergency repair works were commissioned on the Sokoto–Tambuwal–Jega Road (Route A1), including the reinstatement of washouts and failed sections at selected points along the Sokoto–Jega–Kebbi State Border Road.
The Federal Government has urged communities along the corridor to continue cooperating with contractors to ensure the smooth execution and timely completion of the project.
