Atiku Abubakar Promises Road Rehabilitation Focus for 2027

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has committed to making the rehabilitation and maintenance of Nigeria's major economic road corridors a national priority if elected in the 2027 presidential election. This pledge came in response to a message from Hassan Yakubu, who highlighted the poor condition of several key routes, including Numan-Jalingo and Abuja-Lokoja, which are vital for transporting goods.

Atiku, who is also a farmer, acknowledged the detrimental impact of deteriorating infrastructure on transport costs and consumer prices. He emphasized that bad roads affect not only motorists but also traders and farmers, ultimately impacting ordinary Nigerians.

Atiku criticized the neglect of existing infrastructure while new projects are announced, stating that his administration would focus on urgent rehabilitation and maintenance of critical roads. He vowed to prioritize roads that carry significant volumes of agricultural produce and goods, asserting that infrastructure development would aim to improve the quality of life for Nigerians.