FG advances Sokoto Badagry highway project with CCTV, lighting, and economic benefits to boost safe transport across Nigeria and neighbouring countries

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering safe, durable, and economically transformative road infrastructure with the ongoing construction of the 1,068-kilometre Sokoto Badagry highway.

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The Works Ministry said the project incorporates modern infrastructure features, including Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance and street lighting, to safeguard road users and communities along the route, a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, confirmed.

The highway originates from Illela in Sokoto State, near the Nigeria–Niger Republic border, and traverses Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara States before terminating at Badagry in Lagos State, Federal Controller of Works in Sokoto, Kasimu Maigwandu, explained.

Maigwandu described the corridor as one of Nigeria’s most economically significant infrastructure projects, designed to facilitate the efficient movement of people, goods, and services both domestically and across neighbouring countries such as Niger and the Benin Republic.

Project Manager of Hitech Construction Company Limited, Joharn Foucice, said construction is progressing smoothly without major challenges, emphasising the company’s commitment to quality and timely delivery.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, reassured host communities that the administration is providing adequate security to ensure uninterrupted work.

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“As you can see, there is a strong security presence around this project,” he said.