Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has announced that the Federal Government will spend about ₦3 trillion on the ongoing Sokoto–Kebbi road project, with completion targeted for 2026.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, Umahi described the project as one of the most ambitious infrastructure developments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, stressing that the government is determined to deliver high-quality road networks that will transform transportation and boost economic growth across the country.
He explained that the Sokoto–Kebbi road will serve as a major economic corridor, linking key agricultural belts and facilitating trade between communities in the North-West and other parts of the country.
According to him, the road design includes dual carriageways, multiple bridges, reinforced drainage systems, and modern safety features, all of which account for the scale of investment required.
> “This project is a top priority of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. By 2026, Nigerians will see one of the most durable and strategic roads ever built in this country,” Umahi said.
The Minister noted that funding for the project will be drawn from a mix of federal allocations, public-private partnerships, and infrastructure financing mechanisms to ensure steady progress and timely delivery.
He assured Nigerians that the government was working closely with contractors and financiers to avoid delays that have historically plagued major road projects.
Umahi also emphasized the strategic importance of the road to national security, pointing out that improved access and connectivity would strengthen security operations in the North-West, reduce travel risks, and foster economic stability in the region.
He added that the project is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs during its construction phase, while also stimulating industries such as cement, steel, and construction materials, thereby boosting local content participation.
“Infrastructure is the backbone of economic development. With this project, we are not only building roads, we are building opportunities for farmers, traders, transporters, and millions of Nigerians whose livelihoods depend on safe and efficient road networks,” the Minister stated.
Local stakeholders, including traditional leaders and farmers’ associations in Sokoto and Kebbi States, have reportedly welcomed the project, describing it as a long-awaited intervention that will ease the movement of goods and services and reduce post-harvest losses for agricultural producers in the region.
The Sokoto–Kebbi road project is part of a broader plan by the Tinubu administration to upgrade Nigeria’s national road network, with similar mega projects underway in other geo-political zones.
Umahi said the Ministry of Works is committed to ensuring quality control and timely execution in line with international best practices.
For further information please contact us through the Whatsapp chat in this number 08027324462 or abknaisa100@yahoo.com