Governor Abba Yusuf has hailed the approval of the ₦334 billion Kano–Kongolom Road project by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the development as a historic breakthrough for the state.
The 132-kilometre road project will be constructed as a three-lane concrete carriageway equipped with solar-powered street lights and CCTV systems to enhance security and safety along the corridor.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa.
Governor Yusuf said the project would significantly boost trade, agriculture and industry in the region while creating employment opportunities and improving safety for commuters and transporters.
The Kano–Kongolom corridor links Kano State with Jigawa State and Katsina State, making it a strategic economic route in the North-West and an important gateway for trade, agricultural activities and industrial growth.
According to the governor, the approval of the project demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to the development of Kano State and the wider North-West region.
“This project will open new economic frontiers for farmers, traders, and transporters, reducing travel time and improving safety,” he said.
Yusuf also commended the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for prioritising the project.
He assured that the Kano State Government would cooperate fully with the contractors to ensure smooth execution and timely completion of the road, expressing optimism that the project would create jobs and strengthen Kano’s position as a major commercial hub.
The governor reaffirmed that his administration remains focused on initiatives that will improve the living standards of residents across the state.
“This is the result of our Kano First Agenda through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
