FG To Construct 3 Legacy Super Highway Projects

The Federal government has revealed plans to construct three legacy projects Superhighways from Sokoto state to Badagry which is expected to pass through Kwara and Niger States to boost the socio-economic lives of Nigerians within the axis.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi who disclosed this in Ilorin the Kwara State capital during a Stakeholders engagement which include the Kwara State deputy governor, Kayode Alabi, Niger State governor, Umar Bago and others said Kebbi State has the highest length of 258km, followed by Kwara State with 188km while Niger state has 120km.

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According to Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, the idea behind the projects was conceived about 48 years ago by the past administrations but was abandoned, assuring that the present administration will accomplish all the legacy projects, saying the projects will be a catalyst for the Nation’s development as road infrastructure according to him is key in commerce, tourism and education.

The minister also maintained that all the ongoing new and inherited projects will be  properly funded with timely due date of completion

Umahi maintained that the investment in infrastructure will help address current challenges in the country.