FEC approves N5.202b road project in Sokoto

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the sum of N5.202 billion for the construction of a road project in Sokoto State.

Minister of State, Power, Works and Housing, Suleiman Hassan, explained that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the award of contract for the construction of Kagigi, Jaro, Goraye, and Takwaco road project in Sokoto State.

He briefed journalists alongside Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, and Minister Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige. According to Hassan, “This is a 28.75-kilometer road joining Sokoto and Zamfara states.

“It is in a very good agricultural zone. It will enable us ferry agricultural goods and human traffic between these two states and onto the neighbouring countries of Niger, and Benin Republic.

“This road project is awarded to Messrs Sky Technical and Construction company limited at the cost of N5.202billion.”

Credit: SunNewsOnline