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President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano federal highway, a road vital to the socio-economic life of Northern Nigeria.

Speaking at the event on behalf of the president, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State described the road as a major artery linking the Federal Capital Territory to over 12 states across the North-central, North-west, and North-east geopolitical zones.

At the event which took place at Jere in Kagarko Local Government Area on Sunday, the Mr Sani noted that the road had suffered neglect for several years, costing lives and hurting economic growth.

The governor described the road as the busiest in the North and second busiest in Nigeria, after the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, lamenting that the people watched helplessly as its condition worsened over the years.

“The reconstruction of this road will undoubtedly bring much-needed relief and development to our communities. It will create job opportunities and boost security, transforming the socio-economic and political landscape of our region,” he added.

According to him, one of the reasons that the contractor gave for not completing the project apart from funding was the insecurity that was prevailing along the Kaduna-Abuja road at that time.

He commended the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for stabilising the security situation along the route through effective coordination of security agencies and the implementation of the Kaduna Peace Model.

The governor also disclosed that the president has directed all stakeholders to expedite work on other major federal road projects, including the long-delayed Eastern and Western Bypasses in Kaduna.

Speaking at the event, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, assured Nigerians that the 700 kilometre road would be completed within 14 months with concrete-reinforced pavement.

According to him, the road’s standard will be like the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. He said the president has added 11 kilometres to the 280 kilometres at the Kano section, extending it to the Aminu Kano International Airport.

He revealed that after terminating the contract with Julius Berger, the project had been re-awarded to a new firm with a proven track record, which has been ‘’tested and proven to be competent to do the job. I have no regrets awarding them this job”

Mr Umahi also disclosed that the president also said that the reconstructed highway will have solar-powered lighting and Close Circuit TV surveillance, ‘’throughout the stretch.’’

The minister further said President Tinubu has awarded the completion of sections 1 and 3, a total of 118 kilometres, for a total sum of N252 billion, and that 30 per cent of the amount has been paid to the contracting firm.

He commended Governor Sani for his relentless efforts to ensure the project took off, describing him as “a smart governor who has united the people of Kaduna behind the President and the APC.”

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President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano federal highway, a road vital to the socio-economic life of Northern Nigeria.

Speaking at the event on behalf of the president, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State described the road as a major artery linking the Federal Capital Territory to over 12 states across the North-central, North-west, and North-east geopolitical zones.

At the event which took place at Jere in Kagarko Local Government Area on Sunday, the Mr Sani noted that the road had suffered neglect for several years, costing lives and hurting economic growth.

The governor described the road as the busiest in the North and second busiest in Nigeria, after the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, lamenting that the people watched helplessly as its condition worsened over the years.

Very good. We are expecting the completion of the road in 14 months time

Jagaban dey work.

All those naysayers wey dey cry up and down since 2023, when go una fold?

Philipponzaghi:
Very good. We are expecting the completion of the road in 14 months time

This abuja - kaduna road project no dey finish

Abuja - kaduna and abuja - lokoja road projects na endless project.

Godfullsam:
This abuja - kaduna road project no dey finish

Abuja - kaduna and abuja - lokoja road projects na endless project.

Next time, read.

•one of the reasons that the contractor gave for not completing the project apart from funding was the insecurity that was prevailing along the Kaduna-Abuja road at that time.

•He said the president has added 11 kilometres to the 280 kilometres at the Kano section, extending it to the Aminu Kano International Airport.

Good one.

Good The road would be completed before the next election. All the best to the contractors