"West African Trade Gets Boost from Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway - Minister Goronyo"

By Umar Faruk 

Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria - September 15, 2025 (Series News Online)

The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to infrastructural development, despite the country's economic challenges. Goronyo made this statement during a project site inspection alongside Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, in Kebbi and Sokoto States on Friday.

The ongoing construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway is a key example of the administration's developmental focus, according to Goronyo. The superhighway, which spans across several states, including Sokoto, Kebbi, and Niger, will significantly boost economic and business activities along the corridor.

"This project is not just for Sokoto, Kebbi, or Niger States. It is for the entire country, as it cuts across different regions before reaching Badagry in Lagos," Goronyo said. He emphasized the strategic importance of the project, particularly its connection to the Illela International Market.

The minister described the project as a "game changer" and urged host communities to appreciate the federal government's efforts. "It's going to open up a lot of business opportunities along this corridor, a stretch of over 1,000 kilometers linking Nigeria to Niger, Mali, and other neighboring countries," he added.

Goronyo appealed to the benefiting communities to reward the President for his dedication to the region. "I appeal to the benefiting communities to look at what is being done and reward the President for his dedication to this region," he said. "We are not coming back here to campaign. Once this project is completed, we won't need to return for campaign purposes, because Mr. President has already demonstrated his love and concern for his people."

The minister also commended Minister Dave Umahi for his dedication to the President's Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in infrastructure development.