The Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project is finally underway, breaking a 48-year jinx since its planned execution during President Shehu Shagari’s administration. On October 24, 2024, the Federal Government launched the construction of Section I, Phase 1A, covering 120 kilometers, in Ilelah town, Sokoto State. Hitech Construction (Nig.) Ltd is the firm in charge of the project, chosen for its ability to meet deadlines and specifications, backed by modern equipment and skilled manpower.
This section entail six lanes, with three on each side separated by landscaped medians, and constructed with rigid concrete pavement for enhanced durability and long-term value Minister of Works, David Umahi, made clear Hitech’s successful delivery of similar projects, such as the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos, and its ongoing work on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
The 1,068-kilometer Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway is envisioned as a Trade, Transport, and Security (TTS) Greenfield corridor, linking existing inter-border towns and routes, facilitating quick access, and strengthening border settlements by supporting trade, security, and regional integration ¹. This project will connect multiple states, including Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos, it will augument economic activity and improve connectivity across Nigeria
