Sani commissions major road linking 76 Kaduna communities
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated the state’s longest road project in two decades. The newly completed 35-kilometre road connects Igabi, Kajuru, and Chikun Local Government Areas, benefiting more than 76 farming communities. Uba Sani highlighted the project’s significance for mobility, agriculture, and economic growth. He emphasized that the road reflects his administration’s commitment to inclusive and people-focused development.
What we know
- Uba Sani commissioned a 35-kilometre asphaltic road linking Gadan Gayan, Gwaraji, and Kujama Junction, including a 130-metre bridge over River Kaduna.
- The road provides an alternative to the congested Kaduna metropolis, reducing travel time and transportation costs for residents and traders.
- The project is expected to boost agriculture by connecting rural communities to markets, processing facilities, and urban centers, helping to reduce post-harvest losses.
- New businesses, filling stations, and markets have already started emerging along the corridor, signaling early economic revival.
- The road is part of a larger infrastructure programme, with 66 out of 140 road projects already completed across Kaduna State.
