President Bola Tinubu on Sunday inaugurated part two of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway challenge.
Represented by the governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, Mr Tinubu stated his imaginative and prescient was to finish and increase all key highway infrastructure tasks throughout Nigeria to enhance nationwide connectivity.
In accordance with him, the highway is an important hyperlink between the South and North, and the federal government is dedicated to easing journey throughout the nation.
“My imaginative and prescient is to overtake Nigeria’s roadways by finishing and increasing crucial infrastructure tasks nationwide,” Mr Tinubu acknowledged.
He acknowledged that some tasks started beneath previous administrations however praised his authorities for refining partnerships, addressing funding points, and setting new completion timelines.
“In virtually two years, we’ve awarded a number of new highway tasks, lots of which have already been accomplished to spice up commerce, productiveness, and regional growth,” Mr Tinubu stated.
He added that no a part of Nigeria is being uncared for within the ongoing infrastructure upgrades sweeping throughout the nation beneath his management.
Mr Tinubu stated Kaduna State and Northern Nigeria have particularly benefited from main infrastructure enhancements since his administration started.
He highlighted the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano twin carriageway as a landmark challenge and one in every of Nigeria’s most crucial highway networks.
The highway connects the Federal Capital Territory with about 12 states throughout the north-central, northwest, and northeast, aiding each financial and social growth.
Additionally, Mr Tinubu accredited an 11-kilometre extension to attach the highway to Aminu Kano Worldwide Airport.
He additionally added 10 kilometres in the beginning of part one, between Kogi State and Abuja, for better protection.
Mr Tinubu directed that solar-powered lights be put in all through the highway for security and illumination.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, praised Tinubu’s dedication to bettering Nigeria’s infrastructure, particularly within the highway sector.
Mr Umahi revealed that the 700-kilometre highway can be accomplished utilizing concrete-reinforced pavement inside 14 months.
He stated the challenge spans 350 kilometres every manner from Abuja, passing by way of Niger State to Kaduna, Zaria, and ending in Kano.
The minister confirmed that Julius Berger had accomplished 480 kilometres of the Kano part, with 280 kilometres remaining to be finished.
Mr Umahi acknowledged that development of sections one and three, totalling 118 kilometres, had been awarded for N252 billion with 30 per cent upfront cost to Infiouest.
He added that part two, 82 kilometres every manner (164 kilometres complete), had been flagged off at a price of N525 billion.
Your complete highway challenge, near a trillion naira in complete, is being executed by Infiouest, which Mr Umahi endorsed as dependable.
Mr Umahi assured Nigerians of progress and stated the ministry would return in 30 days to evaluate the continuing work.
He disclosed plans for zonal engagements throughout the six geopolitical zones to report on highway and bridge achievements beneath the Tinubu administration.
Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, reaffirmed Tinubu’s dedication to Nigeria’s socioeconomic growth.
Mr Goronyo known as Mr Tinubu a pacesetter for all areas, with dedication to each nook of the nation.
“We deeply respect your efforts; your impression is felt nationwide,” Mr Goronyo stated.
He counseled Mr Tinubu for tasks in Illela, Sokoto, Lagos, and Badagry, highlighting them as a part of main legacy superhighways.
“It is a performing President, bringing renewed hope and optimistic change to Nigerian lives,” Mr Goronyo added.
He inspired communities to help the contractors, governors, and the president in constructing a affluent and reworked Nigeria.
NAN
