Tinubu Committed to Rebuilding Nigeria – Minister
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| The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Goronyo |
The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Goronyo, has restated the Federal Government’s determination to address Nigeria’s significant infrastructure challenges. He revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration inherited over 36,000 kilometres of road networks and numerous unfinished projects.
During a media session in Sokoto on Tuesday, Goronyo reviewed the progress made in the last two years under Tinubu’s leadership. He emphasized the government's commitment to completing inherited projects while also launching new ones to drive economic growth and enhance regional connectivity.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully focused on transforming Nigeria. His agenda goes beyond road construction – it's about opening the nation to global trade and investment,” Goronyo said.
Some of the strategic infrastructure projects listed by the minister include:
1,068 km Sokoto–Badagry Road – A vital transnational route connecting the northwest to the southwest to improve trade and transportation.
750 km Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway – A major project for tourism and commerce, with 30 km already completed.
Abuja–Akwanga–Jos–Nasarawa Road – Under construction to enhance travel between the North Central and Northeast zones.
352 km Zaria–Funtua–Gusau–Talata Mafara–Sokoto Road – Important for agricultural and commercial transport in the northwest.
Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Road Project – Now realigned to end at Aminu Kano International Airport, supporting the airport-to-city access initiative.
Jimeta and Numan bridge projects and the Adamawa Ring Road – Aimed at boosting road safety and accessibility in the Northeast.
Goronyo acknowledged that many of these initiatives had faced delays under previous administrations due to financial and logistical difficulties. However, he credited Tinubu's administration for overcoming these hurdles through political will and a clear infrastructure strategy.
These infrastructure efforts are part of the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes accountability, transparency, and measurable development milestones.
The minister also highlighted the government’s plan to collaborate with the private sector and global development partners through public-private partnerships (PPP) to fast-track infrastructure delivery.
While celebrating achievements, Goronyo identified insecurity as a major challenge hampering construction activities across several regions.
He concluded by announcing that 260 projects have been completed in the past two years, reinforcing President Tinubu’s pledge to restore hope and revitalize the nation.
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