Kebbi State Highlights Gains Of Sokoto Badagry Highway, Commends President Tinubu’s “Transformative Leadership”
Kebbi State Highlights Gains of Sokoto–Badagry Highway, Commends President Tinubu’s “Transformative Leadership” The Government of Kebbi State has outlined the anticipated economic and infrastructural benefits of the ongoing Sokoto Badagry Highway project, while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as “transformative leadership” in advancing national infrastructure development. The statement reflects growing regional support for major federal road projects aimed at improving connectivity across Nigeria. The Sokoto–Badagry Highway is a major federal infrastructure corridor designed to link the northwestern and southwestern parts of Nigeria.
- Improving transport connectivity across multiple states
- Enhancing trade routes between agricultural and commercial zones
- Reducing travel time for goods and passengers
- Expanding access to coastal export corridors
Kebbi State officials highlighted several expected benefits
- Increased agricultural market access for farmers
- Expansion of trade opportunities across regional borders
- Job creation through construction and related activities
- Attraction of private-sector investment along the corridor
- Improved integration between rural and urban economies
Officials said the project would serve as a “lifeline for economic transformation” in the region. The state government praised the Tinubu administration for prioritising large-scale infrastructure projects, noting
- Commitment to national road network expansion
- Focus on long-term economic growth strategies
- Efforts to connect underserved regions
- Strengthening of inter-state commerce routes
The remarks were framed within broader support for the Renewed Hope Agenda. The project is being linked to federal policy priorities under. These focus on infrastructure renewal, economic diversification, and improved national connectivity.
- Strengthen Nigeria’s internal trade integration
- Reduce logistics costs for businesses
- Improve agricultural supply chains
- Boost regional economic competitiveness
It is also seen as a key component of long-term national infrastructure planning.Kebbi State has praised the Sokoto–Badagry Highway project, highlighting its expected economic benefits while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership in advancing infrastructure development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
