Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has commissioned the newly completed Offa Road Project, saying his administration will serve communities regardless of their political affiliation or voting pattern during elections.
The governor spoke at the commissioning ceremony in Sokoto on Sunday, where he described the project as the fulfilment of a campaign promise to reconstruct the dilapidated road. He said the decision to proceed was guided by the project’s importance to residents, rather than the community’s electoral choice.
Road to improve lives
Governor Aliyu said the road would ease transportation, improve connectivity, expand commercial activity and raise the quality of life for residents and visitors.
He explained that the project is part of the state government’s Urban Renewal Programme, which is transforming the physical landscape of Sokoto metropolis. According to him, road infrastructure supports the movement of people and goods, improves access to schools, hospitals, markets and business centres, and contributes to security and economic growth.
Over 100 roads completed
The governor said the administration had completed and commissioned more than 100 township roads across the state, while several other projects were either ongoing or awaiting commissioning.
He also recalled that the government had fulfilled its pledge to construct the Sahara area network within its first 100 days in office.
Next project announced
Aliyu announced that the administration would construct the road from the Trade Fair Complex to Pinnacle Hotel as part of efforts to improve the socio-economic wellbeing of people in the area.
He commended the Ministry of Lands and Housing, contractors, consultants, engineers and other stakeholders for the successful execution of the Offa Road Project.
He also urged residents and road users to protect and maintain the facility as a shared public asset.
The governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as ongoing infrastructural transformation across the country.
