Tinubu Unveils Strategic North-East Road Projects for Economic Revival
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the rehabilitation of the Bama–Banki and Dikwa–Gamboru Ngala roads in Borno State, describing the projects as strategic investments aimed at improving security, expanding cross-border trade and accelerating economic recovery in Nigeria’s North-East.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the flag-off ceremony on Saturday, the President said the road projects underscore his administration’s commitment to rebuilding critical infrastructure, enhancing regional integration and fulfilling campaign promises to stimulate economic growth through improved connectivity.
The two projects are being executed by Dangote Industries Nigeria Limited under the Federal Government’s Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme, with Dantata & Sawoe Nigeria Limited serving as subcontractor.
Tinubu said the roads would strengthen links between Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad, facilitate the movement of people, goods and services, and support communities recovering from years of insurgency.
He urged stakeholders to work together to ensure the successful completion of the projects, assuring Nigerians that his administration would continue to prioritise infrastructure capable of driving sustainable development.
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Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, described the projects as part of the administration’s legacy infrastructure programme designed to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel time and deepen economic integration across the country’s six geopolitical zones.
Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, said the roads would deliver far-reaching economic, healthcare, tourism and security benefits, adding that they represent strategic investments that would improve livelihoods across the region.
Also speaking, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said his company is currently executing 12 road projects worth about ₦3 trillion under the Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme. He described the initiative as a sustainable model for financing critical infrastructure and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting national development.
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum said the projects would enhance security and revive economic activities by strengthening commercial ties between Nigeria and neighbouring Cameroon and Chad. He thanked President Tinubu for what he described as sustained support for the state and the North-East.
Chairmen of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Works, Senator Allwell Onyesoh and Hon. Akin Alabi, also pledged continued legislative support for the successful completion of the projects.
The rehabilitation of the two strategic highways is expected to improve mobility, boost regional commerce, attract investment and promote long-term economic growth across the North-East.
