Abuja-Kano Highway Completion Date Announced, Minister Promises Improved Safety Measures

The Abuja-Kano highway, a 375-kilometre dual-carriage road that connects the federal capital territory to the northern city of Kano, is set to be completed in November, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, announced on Monday.

According to Umahi, the federal government has spent over N200 billion on the project, which is considered a major legacy project of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The minister revealed that more than 80 per cent of the funds have been paid, and the remaining 164 kilometres of the highway will be completed by November.

Umahi expressed concern over the rate of vandalism on federal highways and promised to take drastic measures to combat it. He also announced plans to install solar streetlights along the highway to improve safety and visibility. This is part of the measures to ensure the safety of commuters and motorists on the highway, which has been a major route for traders and travelers between the north and south of the country.

The minister, who was visited by the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) led by its President, Mr Babatunde Akinteye, also encouraged young Nigerians to develop skills and engage in productive activities. He urged them to support President Tinubu's reforms and shun political sentiments.

The NANS president, Mr Akinteye, commended Umahi for the infrastructure projects being executed by the Federal Ministry of Works. He described infrastructure as critical to education, economic activity, and national development. Akinteye noted that good roads could reduce transportation costs and improve students' access to educational institutions. He expressed the students' readiness to partner with the ministry on project monitoring and national development.

The Abuja-Kano highway project has faced several delays in the past, with various excuses and controversies surrounding its execution. However, with the announcement of its completion date and the installation of solar streetlights, commuters and motorists can now look forward to a safer and more efficient travel experience on the highway.

The Abuja-Kano highway is one of the major road infrastructure projects being executed by the Federal Ministry of Works. The project has received significant funding from the federal government, with more than N200 billion allocated to its completion. With the completion of the project, the federal government expects to boost economic activities in the region and improve the living standards of people living along the highway.

This development is a welcome news for commuters and motorists who have been facing challenges on the highway due to its poor state. The completion of the project is expected to boost economic activities in the region and improve the living standards of people living along the highway. It is also a testament to the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to completing critical road infrastructure across the country.