President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigerian troops for ensuring the safety of the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project, a key national infrastructure initiative under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, conveyed the president’s message during a visit to the Forward Operations Base Laager in Kebbi, where troops are actively securing the corridor. According to a statement by his media aide, Mati Ali, the president acknowledged the military’s vital role in protecting construction personnel and equipment amid ongoing challenges.
The highway is considered crucial to unlocking economic potential across regions, and the president’s message underlines the importance of military-civil cooperation in delivering national development goals.
”This project is a game-changer for travelers, particularly those commuting between Sokoto and Lagos. It will stimulate the economy by creating numerous jobs and economic opportunities.
“You understand the importance of this road and the critical nature of your mission.
“That is why the President has entrusted me with the responsibility of visiting you to personally express our appreciation for the exceptional work you are doing,” he said.
NAN reports that in October 2024, the federal government unveiled the dualisation of the 1,068km road in the Illela local government of Sokoto State.
The road which starts from Illela town of Illela Local Government in Sokoto, is expected to pass through seven states of Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos states respectively, was awarded to Hitech Construction Company Limited.
The federal government said that the first phase of the project would be completed in 2027.
The federal government said that the Lagos-Calabar and Sokoto-Badagry projects would cost it N13trillion.
The government said that it has adopted concrete rules to ensure a quality project, noting it will not compromise on quality work.
