The Kebbi State Government has donated 10 brand-new Hilux vehicles to strengthen security operations along the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, a major infrastructure project spanning several states.
The vehicles were formally received by the Minister of Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who commended the gesture of the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasiru Idris.
Goronyo said the donation reflects the state government’s commitment to safeguarding personnel working along the highway. He explained that the Hilux vehicles would be deployed to provide security for workers stationed within the region.
He described the intervention as timely, noting that the project’s scale requires constant mobility, rapid response capacity, and strengthened patrol presence to deter threats. “This contribution by His Excellency, Dr Nasiru Idris, demonstrates genuine leadership and a deep understanding of the strategic importance of this highway,” Goronyo said. “Ensuring the safety of our workforce is paramount, and these vehicles will significantly enhance the efficiency of security personnel deployed across the project area.”
The Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, envisioned as one of Nigeria’s transformative road networks, is expected to improve trade, open new economic corridors, and link key northern and southern regions.
With construction attracting large workforce movements and heavy equipment operations, ensuring stable security has been a top priority. Governor Idris, known for his pro-development stance, has repeatedly emphasised the need for inter-state collaboration and security reinforcement to support major federal and regional projects.
The donation aligns with Kebbi State’s role in contributing to national infrastructure advancement and guaranteeing the safety of workers and communities along the route.
Goronyo expressed appreciation to the Kebbi State Government and reaffirmed the project team’s commitment to delivering the highway to world-class standards. He added that the newly acquired vehicles would be deployed immediately to bolster surveillance and operational reach across the construction zones.
The gesture has been widely hailed as a proactive step that can boost morale, improve response time, and strengthen the overall security framework surrounding one of Nigeria’s most ambitious road projects.
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