Sokoto State Government Allocates N10.96bn for Road Projects
The Sokoto State Government has approved a budget of N10,961,709,629.70 for the construction of 11 clusters of roads featuring reinforced concrete and outfall drains in Arkilla federal and state low-cost areas within Sokoto metropolis. This decision was made during the 9th regular meeting of the State Executive Council (SEC) for 2026, held on Thursday at the Council Chamber, Government House, Sokoto.
The council also sanctioned the construction of a dual carriageway from Tsehen Masu through New City Kwasai to the old airport runway, costing N8,540,430,547.16. Other road projects include construction off Kaduna Road and Tsafe Road, and rehabilitation of Bunza Road, totaling N1,787,440,429.89.
In the water sector, the council approved N7,840,000,000 for 200 solar-powered boreholes across 23 local government areas. Health sector approvals included renovations of hospitals and health centers, while educational projects involved renovations and equipment purchases for various institutions.
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