Sani Haruna
The Kebbi State Government has donated ten brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicles to security personnel working along the ongoing Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
The vehicles were formally presented to the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, during a brief ceremony at Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
Governor Nasir Idris said the gesture reflects his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted execution of the legacy infrastructure project. He noted that Kebbi State accounts for a significant stretch of the highway, covering about 258 kilometres of the dual-lane corridor, where construction is progressing steadily.
Idris explained that the decision to provide security vehicles was informed by the need to safeguard the expansive construction zone, stressing that “no meaningful development can thrive without security.” He emphasized that protecting workers, equipment, and communities along the project route remains a top priority for the state government.
In his remarks, the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, commended Governor Idris for fulfilling his promise and demonstrating genuine partnership with the Federal Government. He noted that the donation would greatly enhance security along the corridor.
Goronyo disclosed that construction work on the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway has recorded substantial progress, with about 64 kilometres cleared, over 30 kilometres filled, and four kilometres of concrete double-lane pavement completed.
He added that the installation of solar streetlights has also commenced, with five kilometres already completed within Kebbi State.
The Minister reaffirmed that the project is designed to open up economic corridors, ease travel, reduce insecurity, and connect farmlands, towns, and rural communities. He also outlined upcoming installations along the highway, including solar streetlights, CCTV cameras, police stations, boreholes at five-kilometre intervals, schools, and medical centres—all aimed at boosting socio-economic development.