The Federal Government has commenced construction on Section I, Phase 1A of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, with Hitech Construction (Nig.) Ltd overseeing the project.
The flag-off ceremony took place on October 24, 2024, in Ilelah, Sokoto State, marking the beginning of a 120-kilometer, six-lane stretch designed to enhance regional connectivity.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Works, the new highway segment will feature three lanes on each side, divided by landscaped medians, and will be constructed using rigid concrete pavement for added durability. Minister of Works David Umahi highlighted Hitech Construction’s proven capability to deliver projects on schedule, citing the company’s successful work on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos and its ongoing involvement in the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
Umahi also noted that the project breaks a 48-year jinx, originally proposed during former President Shehu Shagari’s administration. He emphasized that the choice of concrete pavement is aimed at ensuring long-term strength and resilience.
The Ministry’s statement explained that the 1,068-kilometer Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, described as a Trade, Transport, and Security (TTS) Greenfield corridor, will connect inter-border towns and existing routes, bolstering trade, security, and regional integration. Engr. Bakare Umar, Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, and Engr. Musa Seidu, representing the Director of Highways, Bridges and Design, underscored the highway’s potential to expedite access to border settlements, reinforcing Nigeria’s infrastructure for trade and security.
