Ogun lawmaker praises economic impact of new superhighway
Gboyega Isiaka, a member of the House of Representatives for Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency, has highlighted the significance of the Badagry–Sokoto Superhighway. He believes the project will unlock economic opportunities for border communities and strengthen the South-West’s role in trade and industry. Isiaka, who chairs the House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development, commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for initiating the project. The highway is seen as a vital link connecting agricultural and trade regions across Nigeria.
What we know
- Gboyega Isiaka described the Badagry–Sokoto Superhighway as a critical infrastructure gain for local and border communities.
- The 1,068-km highway stretches from Illela in Sokoto to Badagry in Lagos, passing through seven states.
- Isiaka praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for prioritizing the project, calling it a strategic economic spine.
- He noted that the road will improve access to markets, reduce transport costs, and support agro-processing and manufacturing.
- The project is expected to integrate border towns into national planning and boost Nigeria’s role in regional commerce.
