Tinubu seeks Senate’s fresh $516m loan approval for Sokoto–Badagry superhighway

Tinubu seeks Senate's loan

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a fresh external borrowing of $516,333,070 (approximately ₦700bn) to fund sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry superhighway, a flagship project under his administration’s infrastructure drive. The request, contained in a letter addressed to the President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, was read during plenary yesterday, setting the stage for legislative consideration of the financing plan. According to the President, the loan—expected to be sourced from Deutsche Bank, Germany —will support the construction of Sections 1, 1A and 1B of the 1,000-kilometre…

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‘Sokoto–Badagry superhighway to boost regional trade’ – Minister

Minister on Sokoto–Badagry highway

Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Goronyo, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to infrastructural development despite Nigeria’s prevailing economic challenges. Goronyo gave the commendation yesterday, during an inspection tour of the ongoing construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway alongside the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, in Sokoto and Kebbi states. He described the project as a transformative initiative that will not only ease transportation but also boost trade and investment across West Africa. According to him, “The superhighway, which spans over 1,000 kilometres through Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger…

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