The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the review, rescoping and redesign of the 132-kilometre Kano–Kongolam Road project.
In a statement, the lawmaker commended the President and Commander-in-Chief for upgrading the project into a three-lane concrete carriageway that will link Kano State, Jigawa State, and Katsina State.
According to him, the project will also incorporate modern safety and security features, including solar-powered streetlights and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, to enhance monitoring and improve road safety.
The approval was granted during a meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Tinubu on Wednesday.
Speaking after the meeting at the State House, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the project is valued at N334 billion.
Senator Barau described the decision as a landmark step that demonstrates the President’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s road infrastructure and accelerating national development by improving connectivity and facilitating the movement of people and goods.
He added that the project reflects the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to transform and modernise the country’s road network and critical infrastructure.
Barau reaffirmed the people of the region’s appreciation, noting that the project would significantly boost economic activity and regional integration across the three northern states.
