Obasanjo lauds Tambuwal’s infrastructural development strides in Sokoto

Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal for his infrastructural development in the state.

Obasanjo said the capital projects being undertaken by the Sokoto State government were for the economic development of not only the state but also the entire country.

Speaking on Saturday while laying the foundation of the Runjin Sambo flyover project awarded by the state government, the former president said infrastructural development, especially in the area of transportation, is so vital for the development of any state.

He commended the Tambuwal administration for choosing a reputable construction company to do the flyover project and other projects in the state.

In his remarks, Governor Tambuwal described transportation infrastructure as the veins through which all activities for the socioeconomic transformation of the society flow.

“This flyover at Runjin Sambo is one such project whose time is long overdue. It is one of the numerous legacy projects that will have lasting impact on the life of our people and cause the facilitation of the development drive of our state,” Tambuwal said.

“Under the Ministry of Land and Housing, five such major projects have been awarded,” he said.

The five projects are the construction of flyover bridge at Rijiyar Dorowa Roundabout; construction of nine span flyover bridge at Runjin Sambo area; dualisation of Waziri Abbas Road; dualisation of Maituta Road both in Sokoto metropolis, and construction of Tashar Illela-Achida Junction Road, he said.

The governor explained that four different construction firms were awarded the projects. They include K&E LTD, Solid Stone Construction, Afdin Construction, and CCECC Construction Limited, at a combined total cost of over N10bn.

“Other projects on the drawing board of the ministry include the 342 Housing Estate, the provision of infrastructure for the Sokoto New City projects and construction of the Southern Bypass,” Tambuwal said.

“The government is also into partnership with interested developers in the housing sector for the provision of shelter to more of our citizens,” he said.

He assured that his administration’s vision is to transform Sokoto State and place it in a position to key into development strides of the 21st century.