Sokoto and Zamfara state governments have completed the repairs of the 214
\nkm Sokoto-Gusau federal highway to ease transportation challenges
\nencountered by commuters plying the important route.<\/p>\n
This was contained in a statement issued in Sokoto Monday by Malam Imam
\nImam, the spokesman to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State.<\/p>\n
The road, which connects Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina all through to
\nKaduna states, was fixed at the cost of N100 million.<\/p>\n
“The two states combined resources to fix the road as it is the main link
\nbetween their capitals and other parts of the country. It is one of the
\nmost important roads in the North West because it connects to other routes
\nleading to neighbouring Niger Republic,” the statement added.<\/p>\n
It said while Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara shouldrered the
\nresponsibility for fixing the Gusau -Tureta portion of the road,
\nTambuwal’s government provided funds for the fixing of the route between
\nTureta and Sokoto town.<\/p>\n
The statement added that a submission will be made to the federal
\ngovernment for refund since the highway belongs to it.<\/p>\n
“The important thing is to achieve zero porthole on the crucial route and
\nthis has been achieved. The effort has enhanced safety of vehicles and
\ncommuters. It has also improved movement of goods especially agricultural
\nproducts because it is a major agric zone in the federation,” the
\nstatement added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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