Sokoto Govt Approves N10.96bn for 11 Road Projects in Arkilla
The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved N10.96 billion for the construction of 11 clusters of roads with reinforced concrete and outfall drains in Arkilla Federal and State Low-Cost areas of Sokoto metropolis.
The approval was among the major decisions reached at the ninth regular meeting of the State Executive Council for 2026, held on Thursday at the Council Chamber, Government House, Sokoto.
In a statement signed by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Abubakar Bawa, on Saturday, the council also approved N8.54 billion for the construction of a dual carriageway from Tsehen Masu through New City Kwasai to the old airport runway.
Similarly, the council approved N1.78 billion for road construction along off Kaduna Road, off Tsafe Road, and a cluster of roads in the Guiwa area, as well as the rehabilitation of Bunza Road.
Water Supply and Infrastructure
In the water sector, the council approved N7.84 billion for the construction of 200 fully equipped semi-urban solar-powered boreholes across the state’s 23 local government areas.
It also approved N249.4 million for the procurement of borehole drilling materials, submersible pumps and accessories to maintain rural water schemes across the state.
Additionally, N178.3 million was approved for the construction of an office complex and three shops for Caliphate Air Limited at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.
The council also approved N84.37 million for the procurement of operational gadgets to protect government infrastructure.
Renovation of Hospitals, Health Centres
In the health sector, the council approved N377.9 million for the renovation of the General Hospital in Tureta and N302.8 million for the General Hospital in Rabah Local Government Area.
It also approved N383.3 million for the re-award and completion of the General Hospital project in Dange town.
Other approved projects include the renovation of Badon Barade Primary Health Centre at N61.95 million, as well as the renovation of the Primary Health Centre in Alu Quarters, Mana area, and the construction of its perimeter fence at N62.71 million.
Education Projects Get Attention
For the education sector, the council approved N492.4 million for the renovation of the collapsed and dilapidated hall at Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic.
It also approved N99.93 million for the purchase of teaching and learning equipment for Shehu Shagari University of Education.
In addition, N911.59 million was approved for the renovation of Government Girls Commercial Secondary School in Tambuwal.
Religious Infrastructure
The council approved several projects involving religious institutions across the state.
These include N106.37 million for the renovation of the central mosque at Shehu Shagari College of Education and N694.72 million for additional works towards completing the Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar Jumu’at Mosque in Guiwa.
The renovation of Tangaza Central Jumu’at Mosque was approved at N243.09 million.
The council also approved N405.07 million for the remodelling of the Jumu’at Mosque at the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 10, in the Marina area, and the construction of an imam’s residence.
Similarly, N160.63 million was approved for the renovation and completion of Izala Jumu’at Mosque in Isa.
The ninth regular meeting of the Sokoto State Executive Council for 2026 was chaired by Governor Ahmed Aliyu.
The approvals cover road infrastructure, water supply, healthcare, education, religious facilities and the protection of government assets across Sokoto State.
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