CurrentReport Blog In a monumental move for Nigerian infrastructure, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the long-awaited Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway project, originally planned in the 1980s, to ease transportation between the Northwest and Southwest regions of Nigeria. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in Gulumbe, Kebbi State, marking a historic advancement in regional connectivity.
The Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, a 1,068-kilometer stretch initiated during President Shehu Shagari’s administration, had stalled for over 40 years. Speaking on behalf of the Northwest, Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris expressed gratitude at the ceremony, thanking President Tinubu for his dedication to reviving this critical infrastructure project. Idris underscored the significance of this investment, emphasizing that it reflects Tinubu’s commitment to being “a president for all.”
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, highlighted the transformative impact of the project, noting that President Tinubu decided to commence construction from Sokoto instead of Lagos. Umahi detailed that the first phase includes the construction of 68 dams for irrigation, which will spur an agricultural revolution, enhance energy generation, and create new economic opportunities along the corridor.
“This is not merely a road project,” Umahi stated. “It’s an investment with high returns, paving the way for mega agriculture, wind energy, and regional development.”
The Emir of Gwandu, Maj Gen Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar (retd), praised the Federal Government’s efforts, noting that Tinubu’s legacy will have lasting effects on Nigeria’s economic and infrastructural landscape.
