….President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the take-off of the construction of the Trans-Sahara trade route, it emerged on Wednesday.
According to him, the superhighway conceived in 1956 but abandoned holds a huge economic potential for the country when completed.
The President tasked his cabinet members to source funds for executing the project despite global economic challenges.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu stated this at the Ministry of Works stakeholders’ meeting in Birnin-kebbi on the alignment for sections 1 & 2 of the superhighway, covering 120 KM in Sokoto and 258 KM in Kebbi, totalling 378 KM, and ending in Badagry, Lagos State.
In a statement on Wednesday by Abdullahi Ameen Mohammed, on behalf of the acting Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Works, Bagudu stated that the vision of the President was to address the reality on the ground and secure necessary funding for the benefit of Nigerians and future generations.
He said: “That is why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed us to go and source the funds to execute our projects.
“Nigeria is the most vibrant economy with a lot of potential capacity. This project is just the tip of the iceberg. Nigerians should expect many more of such projects.”
He added that due to the courage and determination of the current administration, world leaders have acknowledged Nigeria’s boldness and readiness to assist in areas of need.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, informed the superhighway will begin from Illela in Sokoto (120 KM) through Argungu, Bunza, and Kamba, ending at Bida town in Niger State for the first and second phases.
According to Umahi, Tinubu would officially kick off the project in Kebbi State that would be of immense benefit to the people of the State and the adjoining areas, especially in agriculture, commerce, and boosting security.
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