President Tinubu Launches Major Overhaul of Vital Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway
Jere, Kaduna State - In a landmark move for Nigeria's infrastructure development, President Bola Tinubu has officially commenced the comprehensive reconstruction of the strategic Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway, a critical economic artery serving northern Nigeria. Project Specifications: Route Span: 265km dual carriageway connecting four major cities Scope: Complete rehabilitation including: Road surface replacement Bridge repairs/upgrades Modern safety features installation Drainage system overhaul Implementation: Phased approach with Abuja-Kaduna segment as priority Economic Significance: Transport Hub: Links Nigeria's capital to 12 northern states Commercial Lifeline: Carries 65% of northbound goods from Lagos ports Agricultural Corridor: Vital for moving farm produce to markets Safety Imperative: Accounts for 22% of fatal crashes on federal roads (FRSC 2024 data) Official Statements:Governor Uba Sani, representing President Tinubu, emphasized:"This project fulfills our Renewed Hope infrastructure mandate. The highway's deterioration - with some sections achieving just 30% of designed capacity - has constrained northern Nigeria's economic potential for […]
