Representing the Sokoto North in the Senate, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, acknowledged the efforts of the government for the launching of the 1,000 km Illela to Badagry highway project.
He further noted that the people of Sokoto State are grateful for the project.
In a letter written to President Tinubu, Senator Wamakko pointed out various projects that can benefit the state which includes; creation of livestock reform programme, the appointment of two ministers from Sokoto State, and the establishment of Federal Ministry of Regional Integration.
He said, “The construction of the 1,068 km Section 1 Phase 1A 3-Lane Sokoto-Badagry single carriage superhighway, which was launched at Illela in Sokoto State last Thursday, represents the largest federal project to come to Sokoto in many years and has been in planning for over four decades.
“The state will greatly benefit, as 120 kilometres of the highway will be located within its border.”