"Historic N1.8trn Allocation for Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project: Umahi Praises Kebbi Governor"

By Umar Faruk

Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria - September 12, 2025 (Series News Online)

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has commended the Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, for his unwavering commitment to the actualization of the ongoing Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project. Umahi made the commendation during an inspection of the project in Gulumbe, accompanied by the Minister of State, Barrister Bello Goronyo.

Umahi praised Governor Idris for being an active playmaker in the project's success, from its flag-off to date. "The people of Kebbi are happy with Comrade Nasir Idris, while the noise makers are busy in misadventure," Umahi said. He also acknowledged the Governor's efforts in uplifting the welfare of the people, emphasizing agricultural production and infrastructural development.

The Minister disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is fully committed to completing the project and developing the North-West region. He announced that funds for compensating landowners are ready, but only those with genuine bank accounts will be paid to ensure transparency and accountability.

Umahi commended President Tinubu for having a special love for the people of Kebbi State, noting that the project received the highest sectoral allocation of over N1.8 trillion from the administration. "The President kept a date with history for the actualization of the project initiated 43 years ago," Umahi added.

The Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Goronyo, also commended Umahi for his commitment to national assignment and praised President Tinubu's visionary leadership in making the road a reality despite economic challenges.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Alhaji Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, commended President Tinubu, Umahi, Goronyo, and Governor Nasir Idris for bringing the project to fruition. "The region is happy with the President, and the Renewed Hope Agenda has transformed Nigeria," Yakasai said.

Governor Idris, represented by the Works Commissioner, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruk, expressed delight about the project's progress and pledged to ensure its success. The Federal Comptroller of Works in Kebbi State, Engr. Ishaya Vandu, and the Managing Director of the contracting firm, Mr. Danny, also spoke, praising the Ministers' commitment and pledging to execute quality work.