CCTV, Solar Street Lighting to Secure 1,068km Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway – FG

CCTV, Solar Street Lighting to Secure 1,068km Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway – FG

The Federal Government has disclosed that Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance systems and solar-powered street lighting are being integrated into the 1,068-kilometre Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway to enhance safety for road users and host communities.

The Federal Controller of Works in Sokoto State, Engr. Kasimu Maigwandu, made this known on Wednesday during a media briefing on the progress of the project.

He explained that the Superhighway, which originates from Illela at the Nigeria–Niger Republic border in Sokoto State and terminates at Badagry in Lagos State, cuts across Kebbi, Niger and Kwara States, linking the North-West, North-Central and South-West zones of the country.

According to Maigwandu, the project is designed to facilitate the efficient movement of people, goods and services within Nigeria and across neighbouring countries, while improving road safety through the deployment of modern infrastructure features.

He said the road passes through major markets, cities, rural communities and agricultural hubs, adding that it is expected to boost agricultural productivity, stimulate commerce, create jobs and strengthen national integration and security.

Maigwandu disclosed that construction is currently ongoing at several locations, including Katami, Silame, Gande, Bunkari, Gada, Madi and Illela, with modern construction techniques such as Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology being deployed to ensure durability.

The Project Manager of Hitech Construction Company Limited, Mr. Joharn Fohan Foucice, confirmed that work on the project is progressing steadily without major challenges, assuring that the contractor remains committed to quality delivery and timely completion.

Also speaking during a media tour of the project site, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Hon. Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, said adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure uninterrupted construction.

Yakasai said the presence of security personnel along the project corridor has contributed to the smooth execution of work, despite security challenges in parts of the region.