The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Nigeria’s vast infrastructure deficit, with President Bola Tinubu’s administration prioritizing the completion of ongoing projects and initiating new ones critical for economic development and regional integration. Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Goronyo, disclosed this while speaking with selected journalists in Sokoto. According to Goronyo, President Tinubu’s administration inherited over 36,000 kilometers of road network and numerous uncompleted projects upon taking office, and the government is working tirelessly to complete these projects and initiate new ones.
The minister highlighted several strategic road projects either ongoing or newly initiated across the country. One of the key projects is the Sokoto-Badagary Road, a 1,068-kilometer transnational highway aimed at boosting trade and mobility from Nigeria’s northwest to the southwestern coast. Another significant project is the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a transformative corridor for tourism and commerce, with 30 kilometers already completed and commissioned. The Abuja-Akwanga-Jos-Nasarawa Road is also under active construction to ease connectivity between the North Central and Northeast regions. Additionally, the Zaria-Funtua-Gusau-Talata Mafara-Sokoto Road, a key link for agricultural and trade movement in the northwest, is currently under construction.
Goronyo praised President Tinubu’s resolve, noting that many of these projects had previously stalled under past administrations due to funding and logistical challenges. He identified insecurity as the major obstacle hindering road construction and other key infrastructures across the country. Despite these challenges, the minister assured Nigerians that with sustained political will and the current administration’s infrastructure roadmap, the country is on course to achieving significant connectivity milestones.
The minister emphasized that the infrastructural development aligns with the Tinubu administration’s eight-point Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at promoting transparency and showcasing achievements as the president marks two years in office. The agenda is designed to promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve the overall quality of life for Nigerians. Goronyo assured Nigerians that the administration is committed to delivering on its promises and making a positive impact on the country’s infrastructure.
Goronyo highlighted the administration’s readiness to engage the private sector and international development partners to fast-track infrastructural development through public-private partnership (PPP). This approach is expected to bring in much-needed expertise, funding, and resources to support the government’s infrastructure development plans. The minister concluded that Nigerians can expect more completed projects across the country, reinforcing the president’s promise of renewed hope and national rejuvenation.
In conclusion, the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit is a welcome development. The strategic road projects initiated by the government have the potential to boost economic growth, improve connectivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for Nigerians. With the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and private sector engagement, Nigerians can expect more completed projects and improved infrastructure in the years to come.
