By the National Patriots.
An objective, fact-checked summary of Federal Road projects in Northern Nigeria under President Tinubu, based on public statements by the Minister of Works, independent research, and reportage.
Northern Nigeria – Federal Road Projects Initiated under Tinubu: Commencement & Completion Status
Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Dual Carriageway (approx. 164 km)
Commenced: Yes — reinvigorated in early 2024 under renewed funding and contractor mobilization .
Completion status (as of mid-2025): Ongoing — both sections underway; completion targeted for 2026.
Sokoto–Lagos Superhighway (Northern section)
Commenced: Yes — work underway by mid‑2025 across Sokoto and Kebbi segments .
Completion status:
Kebbi section (258 km): Over 10 km completed of one carriageway.
Illela (Sokoto) section (120 km): At least 10 km constructed, with Phase II flagged for continuation .
Kano–Kongolam‑Danja‑Hadejia Road (Rural/Agricultural link)
Commenced: Yes — virtually flagged off June 2025 .
Completion status: Early works initiated; no publicly disclosed percentage yet.
Yakasai–Zalli Rural Access Road
Commenced: Yes — flagged off in June 2025 as part of rural connectivity push .
Completion status: Under early mobilization; percentage completion not yet disclosed.
Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Highway
Commenced: Contracts awarded; pending full dualisation works underway by 2025 .
Completion status: In the design/procurement phase with construction about to begin.
Kano–Maiduguri Corridor (dual carriage)
Commenced: Yes — Section linking Kano to Jigawa/Bauchi/Yobe/Borno nearing completion as of June 2025 .
Completion status: Described as “essentially completed”, serving multiple states and trade economy.
Aggregate Summary
According to the Minister of Works:
- 52% of all ongoing federal road construction under the Tinubu administration is located in Northern Nigeria .
- Of 82 Sukuk-funded projects, 45 are sited in the North; the remaining 37 in the South .
- Among 279 road projects completed nationwide within one year, multiple Northern corridors are included — though detailed breakdown by zone, not public.
Conclusion: Objective Assessment
Commencement: All major federal legacy road projects listed for Northern Nigeria have been officially launched, with procurement or construction underway.
Completion:
Abuja–Kano Highway: On course for 2026 completion.
Sokoto–Lagos Gateway: ~10 km completed in each flagged northern zone, others in prep phase.
Kano–Maiduguri Corridor: described as effectively complete.
New rural roads (Kano–Kongolam, Yakasai–Zalli) recently flagged in early phase.
Implications for Northern Grievances
Evidence contradicts claims of marginalization — the North hosts a majority share (>50%) of federal road investment by count and geographic share.
Project completion rates vary — some are still early-stage—but a clear pipeline exists.
Northern citizens’ expectation of infrastructure parity appears supported by the current administration’s strategic deployment of federal-visible projects.
Next Steps for Verification
For more precision, the following documents are recommended:
- Federal Ministry of Works progress reports (quarterly)
- Sukuk project list and milestone monitoring dashboards
- Site-level photos, GIS mapping, and independent audits
This fact-check shows that federal road infrastructure in the North is active, ongoing, and prioritized. While completion is not yet universal, project distribution and progress directionally affirm federal investment equity.
Dr. G. Fraser. MFR.
Headlinenews.news Special Investigative Report.
