Hussaini Ibrahim 
KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council approves a ₦334 billion upgrade of the Kano–Kongolom Road, a major infrastructure project expected to strengthen economic activities across the North-West region.
The redesigned project will transform the 132-kilometre corridor into a three-lane concrete carriageway, equipped with solar-powered streetlights and modern CCTV surveillance systems.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State welcomes the approval, describing it as a strategic investment in regional connectivity.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf says the road plays a crucial role in linking Kano with neighbouring Jigawa and Katsina states.
“The scale of this investment demonstrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to improving infrastructure in Kano State and the wider North-West region,” the governor says.
According to Yusuf, the Kano–Kongolom corridor serves as a major route for agriculture, trade and industrial activities in northern Nigeria.
“This road will open new economic frontiers for farmers, traders and transporters. It will also reduce travel time and improve safety for road users,” he adds.
The governor also commends the Minister of Works David Umahi for prioritising infrastructure development nationwide.
Yusuf pledges that the Kano State Government will collaborate with federal authorities to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.
Officials say the road development will create jobs, attract investment and reinforce Kano’s role as a key commercial hub in northern Nigeria.
The project also aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Kano State’s Kano First development strategy.
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