Sokoto Governor Commissions N12.6 Billion Road in Katsina

In a demonstration of inter-state cooperation and a shared commitment to infrastructure development, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Friday commissioned the N12.6 billion, 8.1-kilometre Yandaki–Shinkafi–Kofar Sauri road. This significant project, executed by the Katsina State Government under Governor Dikko Umar Radda, underscores the vital role of road infrastructure in fostering socio-economic growth. Governor Aliyu lauded Governor Radda's initiative, emphasizing that such projects are critical for fast-tracking economic activities by enabling the efficient movement of goods and services. He noted that the dualized corridor will not only improve transportation and road safety but also ease traffic congestion and enhance the overall urban landscape. This investment, he stated, is as much in physical infrastructure as it is in economic development, job creation, and urban transformation. Governor Radda, in turn, highlighted that the project aligns with his administration's deliberate effort to modernize urban infrastructure and build a more organized and economically vibrant state. He revealed that his administration has undertaken extensive road construction and renewal projects, covering approximately 200 kilometers across Katsina State. Both governors expressed their commitment to continued infrastructure development as a key driver for sustainable growth and improved quality of life for their citizens. The commissioning ceremony itself served as a powerful symbol of unity and a shared vision for progress across Nigerian states.

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Roads such as this newly dualised corridor play a vital role in improving transportation, enhancing road safety, reducing travel time, and supporting commercial and social activities within our communities.