Sokoto approves ₦10.96bn road projects, ₦7.84bn boreholes

By Musa Ubandawaki

SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has approved ₦10.96 billion for the construction of 11 clusters of roads with reinforced-concrete and outfall drainage systems in the Arkilla Federal and State Low-Cost areas of Sokoto metropolis.

The approval was part of the decisions reached at the ninth regular meeting of the State Executive Council for 2026, chaired by Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Government House, Sokoto, on Thursday.

The projects are aimed at improving urban mobility, strengthening flood control and enhancing residents’ living conditions.

In another major road infrastructure intervention, the council approved ₦8.54 billion for the construction of a dual carriageway from Tsehen Masu through New City Kwasai to the old airport runway.

The project is expected to improve connectivity, ease traffic congestion and support the expansion of the state capital.

The council also approved a combined ₦1.79 billion for road construction along the Kaduna Road and Tsafe Road corridors, development of a cluster of roads in the Guiwa area, and rehabilitation of Bunza Road.

The projects are part of the administration’s efforts to improve road networks and facilitate economic activities across the state.

In the water sector, the government approved ₦7.84 billion for the construction of 200 fully equipped, solar-powered semi-urban boreholes across the state’s 23 local government areas.

The intervention is designed to expand access to potable water, particularly in underserved communities, while reducing dependence on conventional power sources.

The council further approved ₦249.4 million for the procurement of borehole-drilling materials, submersible pumps and other accessories for the maintenance of rural water schemes.

The allocation is intended to strengthen existing water infrastructure and minimise disruptions to water supply in rural communities.

As part of efforts to advance the state’s aviation ambitions, the government approved ₦178.30 million for the construction of an office complex and three shops for Caliphate Air Limited at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.

The council also approved ₦84.38 million for the procurement of operational gadgets to enhance the protection of government infrastructure and public assets.

Health, education sectors receive allocations

In the health sector, the council approved ₦377.93 million for the renovation of the General Hospital in Tureta and ₦302.81 million for the rehabilitation of the General Hospital in Rabah.

It also approved ₦383.33 million for the re-award and completion of the General Hospital project in Dange town.

The projects are intended to improve healthcare infrastructure and expand access to essential medical services.

Additional approvals included ₦61.95 million for the renovation of Badon Barade Primary Health Centre and ₦62.71 million for the renovation of the Primary Health Centre in Alu Quarters, Mana area, including the construction of a perimeter fence.

In the education sector, the council approved ₦492.41 million for the renovation of the collapsed and dilapidated hall at Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic.

It also approved ₦99.93 million for teaching and learning equipment for Shehu Shagari University of Education and ₦911.59 million for the renovation of Government Girls Commercial Secondary School, Tambuwal.

Religious facilities get funding

The council approved ₦106.38 million for the renovation of the central mosque at Shehu Shagari College of Education and ₦694.72 million for additional work required to complete the Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar Jumu’at Mosque in Guiwa.

Another ₦243.09 million was approved for the renovation of Tangaza Central Jumu’at Mosque.

Further approvals included a combined ₦405.07 million for the remodelling of the Jumu’at Mosque at the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 10, in the Marina area, and the construction of an imam’s residence.

The council also approved ₦160.63 million for the renovation and completion of the Izala Jumu’at Mosque in Isa.

The decisions cover roads, water supply, healthcare, education, aviation, security infrastructure and religious facilities.

Announcing the resolutions in a statement dated October 17, 2026, the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, said they were reached at the council’s ninth regular meeting of the year.

The approvals set out the state government’s planned investments across key sectors, with implementation and timely completion expected to determine the extent to which the projects improve public services and residents’ living conditions.

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