President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for his efforts in tackling insecurity and restoring peace gradually in Sokoto State.
The State Minister for Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo, praised the governor’s commitment to security, particularly during the Ramadan fasting period.
Goronyo also acknowledged the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the fight against insecurity. He noted that the president’s initiative to engage various stakeholders, including the army, police, and DSS, has significantly reduced insecurity incidents in some areas.
The minister further stated that the government has inherited over 36,000 kilometers of roads across Nigeria, some of which are in dilapidated conditions. He emphasized the need for the government to prioritize road construction and maintenance to improve the country’s infrastructure.
The minister also commended the efforts of the security agencies in tackling insecurity in the state. He noted that the government is committed to supporting the security agencies in their efforts to maintain peace and order in the state.
Goronyo also assured the commitment if the federal government under the leadership of present Bola Tinubu to complete the inherited over 36,000 kilometers of roads across Nigeria.
The Minister noted that some of these roads have been in dilapidated conditions for over 40 years since their construction and asphalt overlay.
Goronyo emphasized that asphalt roads typically last no more than 15 years.
The minister acknowledged that the inherited roads were in extremely poor condition.
However, he highlighted President Tinubu’s efforts to address this issue, particularly with the recent re-award of the contract for reconstructing the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway, expected to be completed within 14 months.
Upon completion, these roads are projected to last over 50 years, thanks to the use of rigid concrete, a more expensive but durable construction method.
This project complements the ongoing reconstruction of the Sokoto-Gusau-Zaria road, also using concrete.
Goronyo praised President Tinubu’s initiative in engaging various stakeholders, including the army, police, DSS, and other security agencies, to tackle insecurity.
This collaborative approach has significantly reduced insecurity incidents in some areas.
The minister commended President Tinubu’s commitment to the “renewed hope agenda,” aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.
This agenda encompasses various initiatives, including promoting economic growth, inclusivity, access to capital, and infrastructure development.
Goronyo also congratulated President Tinubu on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations and extended his felicitations to the Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, APC leader Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad Abubakar III.
