As part of measures to guarantee the safety of road users and communities along Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, the Federal Government has assured that the project incorporates modern features, such as Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance system and the street lighting.
This is part of the commitment of the Federal Government to delivering safe, durable and economically transformative road infrastructure with the construction of the 1,068-kilometre Super Highway, a landmark project designed to enhance national integration, trade, and security.
The Super Highway originates from Illela in Sokoto State, at the Nigeria–Niger Republic border, traversing Kebbi State in the North-West Zone, Niger and Kwara States in the North-Central, terminates at Badagry in Lagos State, South-West of Nigeria.
The Federal Controller of Works in Sokoto State, Engr. Kasimu Maigwandu, who explained that the project ranks among the most influential infrastructure investments in the country, which aim at facilitating efficient movement of people, goods, and services within Nigeria and across neighbouring countries.
He noted that the road cuts across numerous markets, rural communities, and agricultural hubs – an intervention expected to significantly boost agricultural productivity, stimulate commerce, create employment opportunities, and strengthen national security and integration.
He disclosed that construction activities are progressing steadily at several locations, including Katami, Silame, Gande, Bunkari, Gada, Madi, and Illela, adding that modern construction techniques such as Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology and integrated solar street lighting are being deployed to ensure durability and enhanced safety for road users.
Speaking on the progress of work, the Project Manager, Messrs Hitech Construction Company Limited, Mr. Joharn Fohan Foucice, confirmed that construction is progressing smoothly without major challenges, assuring Nigerians of contractor’s commitment to quality workmanship and timely delivery.
During a Media Tour of the project site, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Hon. Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, reassured host communities of the President Bola Tinubu’s resolve to provide adequate security to enable uninterrupted and speedy completion of the project. “As you can see, there is a strong security presence around this project,” he emphasised.
Hon. Yakasai expressed that the efforts and presence of security personnel have been critical to the smooth execution of the works, noting that contractors would not have been able to operate effectively without adequate security support. 
“We appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for ensuring that, despite the security challenges in the region, work has continued uninterrupted since its commencement,” he added.
He further explained that the concrete-paved Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway will strengthen unity and connectivity between the North-West and other regions of the country, thereby accelerating socioeconomic growth.
“This road will link Ilelah, Sokoto directly to Badagry in Lagos. There are dams along the corridor that will support all-year-round farming, boost agricultural activities, and improve economic prosperity, especially in the North-West Zone with vast arable land,” he stated.
The SSA-P appreciated the President the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, and the Minister of State, Bello Goronyo, for their extraordinary leadership and zeal in the provision of roads, bridges, noting that construction is ongoing seamlessly and simultaneously across six points on the alignment.Also present during the inspection were the Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Sokoto Branch, Engr. Abubakar Yahaya, and a Civil Society representative, Dr. Abdul Umar, who commended the contractor and the Ministry for strict adherence to quality standards.
They highlighted the importance of the project’s engineering design, noting that the 20-centimetre concrete pavement thickness strictly conforms to specifications in the Bill of Quantities, ensuring durability, longevity, and value for money.
In a related development, the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, Muhammed Nasir Bello, on behalf of the Chairman, commissioned Emergency Repair works on Sokoto–Tambuwal– Jega Road (Route A1), as well as Reinstatement of Washouts and Failed Sections at KM 33+050, KM 33+500, and KM 67+200 along the Sokoto–Jega–Kebbi State Border Road.
The FG urged communities along the project’s corridor to continue cooperating with the Contractor to ensure the smooth execution and timely completion of this historic national investment.
