Sokoto Executive Council Approves Road, Airport and Transport Projects Worth Billions  

By Aminu Garko

Sokoto,  The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved several infrastructure and development projects across the state, including ₦2.2bn for the repair of potholes on 36 roads to improve road safety and mobility.

The Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barr. Nasiru Aliyu Dantsoho, disclosed this to journalists after the council meeting at Government House, Sokoto.

He said the rehabilitation would cover critical roads where potholes had recently appeared, to prevent further deterioration and extend the lifespan of the roads.

The council also approved ₦884.68m for additional works on the ongoing construction of the protocol terminal at Sultan Abubakar III International Airport. Dantsoho said the works were intended to improve facilities and comfort for dignitaries and other users.

The Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Bala Kokani, said the council approved the purchase of three bulletproof Toyota Land Cruisers, two Toyota Prados and one Toyota Coaster bus for the Office of the Governor and other official services at a cost of over ₦1.4bn.

He added that the council approved ₦438m for the procurement of six new buses for the Sokoto State Transport Authority, SSTA, and ₦340m for two pay loaders for the Ministry of Environment.

Kokani said the six buses for SSTA would be funded from the authority’s internally generated revenue. He added that the approvals were aimed at improving transport services and strengthening operational capacity in the state.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Mustapha Kofar Marke, said ₦1.079bn was approved for the total renovation of the state NYSC orientation camp.

He said the camp, built about 12 years ago, required comprehensive rehabilitation to improve the welfare and accommodation of corps members and to provide a more conducive environment for orientation and other activities.

Kofar Marke also announced approvals for the demarcation of the Livestock Service Centre in Wamakko at ₦398m, and for the production and printing of 2026 calendars and diaries at ₦67m and ₦71m respectively.

The Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Muhammad Jabbi Shagari, said the council approved ₦733.27m for the renovation of the International Conference Centre, Kasarawa, Sokoto.

He added that the council approved funding from the Federation Account for infrastructure financing under the state discount programme, as well as the first 2026 budget amendment, to strengthen infrastructure development, improve fiscal management and ensure effective implementation of government projects.

The commissioners said the decisions reflected Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s commitment to sustained development and improved service delivery in Sokoto State.