‎Kebbi corridor: Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project gets 10 hilúx vehicles to strengthen security‎

By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has donated ten brand -new Toyota Hilux vehicles to enhance security operations along the ongoing Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project.
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‎The vehicles were formally presented on Thursday to the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, during a brief ceremony at Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
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‎Governor Idris, in his remarks, said the gesture reflects the unwavering commitment of his administration to ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted execution of the legacy infrastructure project, noting that Kebbi State accounts for a significant portion of the highway, covering about 258 kilometres of the dual-lane corridor, where construction activities are progressing steadily.
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‎The Governor explained that the decision to provide security vehicles stemmed from the need to safeguard the expansive construction emphasizing that ‘ No meaningful development can thrive without security, highlighting the proactive measures taken by the state government to protect workers, equipment, and communities along the project route’.
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‎Highlighting the economic importance of the highway, Governor Idris said the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway would significantly boost trade, ease transportation, and expand farming and commercial activities in Kebbi: “I have confidence that the people of the state would be among the earliest beneficiaries of the economic opportunities the project will create”.
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‎In his response, the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, commended Governor Idris for what he described as the fulfillment of a promise and a demonstration of genuine partnership with the Federal Government.
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‎Barrister Goronyo disclosed that construction work on the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway has advanced significantly, with about 64 kilometres already cleared, over 30 kilometres filled, and four kilometres of concrete double-lane pavement completed.
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‎ He added that the installation of solar streetlights has commenced, with five kilometres already completed — all within Kebbi State.
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‎The Minister reaffirmed that the project was designed to open up economic corridors, ease travel, reduce insecurity, and connect farmlands, towns, and rural communities. He listed upcoming installations along the highway, including solar streetlights, CCTV cameras, police stations, boreholes at every five kilometres intervals, schools, and medical centres, all aimed at stimulating socio-economic development.