Sokoto gov promises to construct more urban roads

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Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has announced plans to construct more urban roads as part of his administration’s urban renewal programme in the state. Read More:…

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has announced plans to construct the road linking the Trade Fair Complex to Pinnacle Hotel, as his administration intensifies efforts to expand urban infrastructure and improve economic activities in the state capital.

The governor made the announcement on Sunday while commissioning the Offa Road project in Sokoto metropolis, describing the new construction plan as part of his administration’s commitment to opening up communities and improving connectivity across the state.

Aliyu said the proposed road would further enhance the socio-economic wellbeing of residents, particularly those living and conducting businesses around the area.

“Let me announce that this administration is set to construct the Trade Fair Complex to Pinnacle Hotel road in our continued efforts to enhance the socio-economic wellbeing of people living in this part of the state,” he said.

The governor explained that the newly commissioned Offa Road was also part of his administration’s urban renewal programme designed to transform Sokoto metropolis through improved road networks.

He disclosed that his administration had completed and commissioned more than 100 township roads across the state since assuming office, while several others were at various stages of completion.

“From the inception of this administration to date, we have completed and commissioned over 100 township roads spread across the nooks and crannies of the state, while several others are at various stages of completion,” Aliyu said.

Beyond its infrastructure significance, the governor said the Offa Road project represented the fulfilment of a campaign promise made to residents before the 2023 governorship election.

He noted that although the community did not vote for him, his administration proceeded with the project because governance should not be influenced by political affiliations.

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