Superhighway Project: Gov Idris, Umahi, Bagudu Commend President Tinubu During Inspection Visit To Janzomo Village
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for initiating the ongoing Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway Project and showing commitment to executing it.
Kebbi State governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, gave the commendation during an inspection visit to the project site in Janzomo village near Birnin Kebbi, where work is progressing.
Describing the Superhighway project as President Tinubu’s ‘Legacy Project’, Engr. David Umahi, emphasized the president’s commitment to completing the road project, a significant portion of which traverses Kebbi State.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Governor Nasir Idris’ Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki noted that the minister, who was accompanied by Governor Nasir Idris, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, Minister of State for Works, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works, Mr. Funsho Adebiyi, Speaker of Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, and former Kebbi State governor, Sa’idu Dakingari, highlighted the importance of the project.
‘Kebbi State has the longest stretch of the project, totaling 258 kilometers. President Tinubu is committed to completing this as his Legacy Project,
The president has approved 30% contract fees. Tinubu has love for the people of Kebbi—this state is the heart of the Northwest. The project is moving on smoothly. The contracting firm, HITECH, has the ability, capability, and modern equipment—unmatched in West Africa—to execute the entire 1,068-kilometer Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway.
I also thank Governor Nasir Idris for his commitment to realizing the project. Kaura has love for President Tinubu, and work will be completed within the timeframe’ he said..
Governor Nasir Idris expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu for undertaking the project and other transformative development programmes in Kebbi State.
‘We remain committed to the President’s vision, and the people of Kebbi State fully support his administration beyond 2027’ the governor said.
He pledged to create an enabling environment for the construction company to ensure timely completion of the project.
Dr. Idris reaffirmed Kebbi State’s unwavering support for President Tinubu, saying ‘By God’s grace, we are supporting Mr. President in 2027, and In Sha Allah, the people of Kebbi State will stand by him’.
He recalled a recent conversation with the president, during which he personally assured him that the project is his priority.
‘The president told me, ‘I want you to believe that this contract will be completed according to specifications.’ His administration has done so much for us in Kebbi, things we have never witnessed before in the state’s history’ Idris added.
Also speaking, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu commended President Tinubu’s dedication to completing inherited projects.
‘President Tinubu has vowed that no project will be abandoned, regardless of the challenges. He is focused on innovative funding sources rather than engaging in blame games’ Bagudu said.
He also praised Governor Nasir Idris for his rapid transformation of Kebbi State.
The Federal Comptroller of Works in Kebbi State confirmed that 35 kilometers of site clearance had been completed, and compensation payments would commence soon.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Funsho Adebiyi, Kebbi State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Muslim, HITECH Managing Director, Mr. Dany Abboud, and former Kebbi Governor, Sa’idu Dakingari, also lauded President Tinubu’s commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
