The Kano State Government has announced the approval of contracts worth over N40.8 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of major township roads across the state, in a move aimed at boosting infrastructure, easing traffic congestion, and improving the living standards of residents.
The announcement was made by Kano Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, during an inspection tour of completed and ongoing road projects with the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Alhassan Yahaya, on Tuesday.
According to Waiya, the projects cut across eight local government areas in the Kano metropolis — Gwale, Nasarawa, Kumbotso, Fagge, Kano Municipal, Tarauni, Dala, and Ungogo.
Some of the flagship road projects include the Tudun-Yola-Gwarzo Road and Dansudau Bypass, awarded at N1.896bn, and the Jafar-Madobi Road and underpass, valued at N1.323bn.
Others are the rehabilitation of Sabo Bakin Zuwo Road at N2.014bn, and the Muhammad Buhari Road rehabilitation project, which was awarded at N4.108bn.
Additional contracts include:
Rijiyar Lemo Road – N494.3m
Kwanar Durba–Fammar-Kunau Kure erosion control project – N205.9m
Airport Road rehabilitation – N5.956bn
Waiya noted that these roads were carefully selected based on their economic relevance, social impact, and the need to decongest major routes within Kano metropolis.
Beyond the city, the state government also approved N13.3bn for the construction of the Rogo-Bari-Falgore-Mahangi roads in Rogo Local Government Area, and another N6.9bn for the Panda-Hamdullahi-Albasu-Salkwayan-Dutse roads in Albasu LGA.
“These rural roads are critical to connecting farming communities with urban markets, and they will play a vital role in improving the agricultural value chain,” the commissioner said.
According to the government, the road projects are expected to:
Enhance mobility and road safety for residents and businesses.
Improve market access for farmers, boosting food supply and local trade.
Reduce travel time and traffic gridlock in Kano metropolis.
Stimulate the local economy by improving the movement of goods and services.
Analysts believe that road infrastructure remains one of the most effective ways to stimulate economic growth in Nigeria’s northern states, where poor road conditions have historically hampered commerce, health access, and education.
Residents of Kano have welcomed the announcement, with many expressing optimism that the projects would not only create short-term jobs during construction but also provide long-term economic relief once completed.
A trader at Dawanau International Grains Market, Musa Ibrahim, said:
“Good roads mean faster delivery of goods and reduced transport costs. For us in the trading business, this is a huge relief.”
Similarly, youth groups have called for transparency in project execution and urged the government to ensure contractors deliver high-quality work within set timelines.
The Commissioner for Information reiterated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to prioritising infrastructure that impacts daily life.
He said the government would continue to focus on strategic investments in roads, schools, and healthcare facilities to improve the overall standard of living in Kano.
“Roads are the arteries of economic development. By connecting communities and facilitating trade, we are laying the foundation for prosperity and growth,” Waiya added.
With over N40.8 billion dedicated to road projects, the Kano State Government is positioning infrastructure development at the heart of its agenda.
Upon completion, the new and rehabilitated roads are expected to transform mobility across the state, attract new investments, and strengthen Kano’s status as a leading commercial hub in northern Nigeria.