The Federal government has revealed plans to construct three legacy project including the super high ways from Sokoto state to Badagry, Lagos State which is expected to pass through Kwara and Niger States.
The project will improve the socio-economic lives of Nigerians within the axis.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi who disclosed this in Ilorin the Kwara State capital during a Stakeholders engagement which included the Kwara State deputy governor, Kayode Alabi, Niger State governor, Umar Bago and others said Kebbi State has the highest length of 258km, followed by Kwara State with 188km while Niger state has 120km.
According to Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, the idea behind the projects was conceived about 48 years ago by past administrations but was abandoned, assuring that President Bola Tinubu‘s administration will accomplish all the legacy projects.
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He said the projects will be a catalyst for the Nation’s development as road infrastructure according to him was key in commerce, tourism and education.
He also maintained that all the ongoing new and inherited projects will be properly funded with and on the due dates of completion.
The minister maintained that the investment in infrastructure will help address current challenges in the country.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
