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Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project to Revolutionize Nigeria's Road Network

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Nigeria's Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to completing the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project, a key aspect of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The project aims to fast-track socio-economic activities across the country by linking Sokoto to Lagos through various states and connecting to other major federal road networks. The minister inspected the project sites at different communities in Sokoto State, appreciating the contractors' project delivery, security personnel, and community support. He emphasized that the project will showcase the government's determination to complete projects within four years and will catalyze regional integration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project is part of President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to improve the road network and train service connectivity across the six geopolitical zones.
  • The project was initially conceived during late President Shehu Shagari's administration in the 1980s but could not be completed due to lack of commitment from subsequent regimes.
  • President Tinubu has embarked on a bold step to harness the human and environmental potentialities in the nation to complete the project.
  • The project includes the construction of a concrete road with lighting, installation of CCTV cameras, health, tragic, and security stations, and other facilities to enhance prompt response to emergencies.
  • The government has adopted standard procurement modalities and engaged specialized contractors with global experience.
  • The minister emphasized that the project is progressing smoothly, with different sections being executed in batches and phases.
  • The project is expected to be commissioned in phases when completed, with no reported damage, security threat, or communal disagreement so far.
  • The Sokoto-Badagry superhighway is one of four legacy highway projects aimed at improving road network and service connectivity throughout the country.
  • The other projects include the 750 km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Corridor, 482 km Trans-Saharan road, and 439 km Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road.

Statistics:

  • The Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project spans 1,068 km.
  • The project is part of President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to improve road network and train service connectivity across the six geopolitical zones.
  • The government has adopted standard procurement modalities and engaged specialized contractors with global experience on the project.
  • The project includes the construction of a concrete road with lighting, installation of CCTV cameras, health, tragic, and security stations, and other facilities.
  • The four legacy highway projects are aimed at improving road network and service connectivity throughout the country.

Sources:

  • (Voice of Nigeria, 12 September 2025)
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