Lawmakers push for Sokoto automotive projects to be completed
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently address stalled automotive projects in Sokoto State. Abdussamad Dasuki highlighted concerns about the non-operational status of facilities meant to empower youths and boost local industry. The Bodinga Automotive Service Hub, completed and handed over in March 2023, remains unused despite significant investment. Lawmakers stress that neglecting these projects wastes resources and limits economic opportunities.
What we know
- Abdussamad Dasuki raised a motion about the stalled automotive projects in Sokoto State.
- The Bodinga Automotive Service Hub was completed and handed over to the Federal Government in March 2023, costing over one billion naira, but has not been put to use.
- The Dogondaji Automotive Youth Training Centre, intended to provide practical skills to youths, has also been abandoned.
- Lawmakers urged the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the NADDC to complete and operationalise both facilities.
- The House directed its Committee on Commerce to inspect the projects, investigate delays, and report back within four weeks.
