The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering critical road infrastructure to Nigerians through the ongoing construction of the Kano Northern Bypass.
This, a strategic project designed to decongest the Kano metropolis, enhance road safety, and improve connectivity within the North-West Zone of the country.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the project, the Engineering Representative, Engr. Abba Sani Bello, disclosed that the Bypass is a dual- carriageway spanning approximately 37.8 kilometres, featuring 10 major bridges, reinforced concrete shoulders, and a 3-metre-wide concrete median designed to ensure durability and a long service life.
According to him, the road alignment begins from Danzaki on the Kano– Hadejia Road and ends on the Kano– Katsina Road around nine kilometres away from Kano metropolis on both sides.
In a statement released by the Works Ministry, he explained further that the bypass will enable motorists, particularly heavy-duty vehicles travelling between North-East and North-West to completely bypass Kano city, significantly reducing travel time, traffic congestion, and the cost of logistics.
Engr. Bello revealed that the project has achieved approximately 6.8 per cent completion, with notable progress recorded in site clearance, topsoil removal, earthworks, pavement layers, and structural works. 
He added that about 5.9 kilometres of pavement wearing course has been completed on both carriageways, alongside reinforced concrete shoulders and medians, while piling and pier works have commenced at several bridge locations.
He further disclosed that compensation issues affecting some sections of the alignment are being processed, assuring that no major relocation challenge exists.
In his remarks, the Federal Controller
of Works, Kano State, Engr. Abdulsalam Dayyabu, expressed satisfaction with the work, explaining that the construction is being executed strictly in line with approved engineering measurements and standards and commended Minister of Works and the media team for the visit.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, described the Kano Northern Bypass as a critical national asset under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“This bypass will provide direct access for travellers and goods moving from the North-East to the North-West or vice versa without passing through Kano city. Beyond easing traffic, it will unlock economic opportunities, attract investments, and stimulate development along its corridor,” he said.
Hon. Yakasai commended CCECC (Nigeria) Limited for deploying modern equipment and maintaining high construction standards, adding that professional bodies such as Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), apart from members of the media, as well as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) were present to independently verify the quality and pace of work.He disclosed that out of the 260 Emergency Road Projects being completed by the Federal Government nationwide, 48 are located in the North-West Zone, underscoring the Federal Government’s strong focus on the region.
He also highlighted the use of concrete shoulders and medians, as well as planned solar-powered street lighting, which will enhance safety and extend the lifespan of the road to over 50 years.
The team also assessed progress on Outstanding Sections of the Abuja– Kaduna–Kano Expressway (Kano End), where one of the Supervising Engineers on site, Engr. Muhammed Kudu informed that asphalt overlay, shoulder reconstruction, stone-base laying, lane markings, and street-light installations are ongoing across multiple segments of the alignment.
In addition, five (5) completed Emergency/Special Intervention Projects were commissioned across the State. They include the Reconstruction of Magajin Rumfa Road in Nasarawa G.R.A, Kano City, the Repairs of Flood-Damaged Culverts and Failed Sections along Kwanar Garko-Garko-Kibiya Road, the Effects of Flooding on Hydraulic Structures along Wudil-Darki Road, and the Construction of Roads at the Economic City, Bichi (Phases I and II).
The exercises were performed by the SSA-P, Deputy Director in the Kano State Ministry of Works, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, and the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Kano State.
Representatives of some of the host communities, including Shehu Fada Garko and Tijani Buhari, expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for the timely interventions, describing the projects as critical to road safety, commerce, and community development.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its resolve to ensure the timely completion of all projects, in line with approved quality standards and timelines for the benefit of Kano State and the nation at large.
