Tinubu unveils fourth legacy superhighway, okays N111bn take-off funds

President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the construction of the fourth Legacy Project under his administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda," the ambitious 700-kilometer Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri Superhighway. The immediate release of N111 billion has been approved to kickstart the project, signaling a significant investment in the nation's infrastructure.

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I feel highly delighted, believe me, highly delighted to be here today to commence the construction and flag off of the fourth Legacy Project of the Renewed Hope Agenda. This project, the construction of the Akwanga-Kaduna-Jos-Bauchi-Biu-Maiduguri Superhighway, is a critical component of the Federal Government’s road infrastructure development programme aimed at enhancing connectivity, improving road safety and stimulating socio-economic activities along the corridor.

The groundbreaking ceremony for Section One, Phase One of the superhighway, a 125-kilometer stretch connecting Akwanga to Jos through Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Plateau states, was performed by the President's representative, APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. This flagship initiative is designed to serve as a vital economic and social artery, linking communities across the North-Central and North-East geopolitical zones.

President Tinubu emphasized that the superhighway transcends mere road construction, stating it will improve security, ease transportation, and stimulate economic activities. "These are not just names of routes. They are communities. They are markets. They are villages. They are state capitals. They are security passages and gateways into one of Nigeria’s most important regions," he remarked during the ceremony.

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These are not just names of routes. They are communities. They are markets. They are villages. They are state capitals. They are security passages and gateways into one of Nigeria’s most important regions.

Work has already commenced on the Gombe-Maiduguri axis, and the President assured that the remaining sections would be procured and awarded soon. This project is part of a broader infrastructure development program, which also includes the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, and the Trans-Sahara Trade Route, aiming to boost national connectivity and economic growth.

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They are distances connecting communities and cities through one of the most important inland passages in the country. These roads are about people and about development. They are about creating opportunities and opening up the economy.