President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday flagged off the construction of the 122-kilometre Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road, a N178.12 billion federal infrastructure project expected to strengthen trade, reduce transport costs, restore economic activities and deepen investment across one of Kaduna State’s strategic agricultural and commercial corridors.
The project, which already has more than N100 billion released to accelerate execution, is expected to reconnect Birnin Gwari to major markets after years of insecurity disrupted farming, commerce and the movement of goods and people. The highway links Mando in Kaduna to Birnin Gwari town and forms a critical segment of the wider Kaduna–Lagos transport corridor, providing a direct route to Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Representing President Tinubu at the groundbreaking ceremony in Afaka, the Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Nweze Umahi, said the project underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to rebuilding strategic infrastructure that will stimulate economic growth, improve national connectivity and support long-term development.
The road will be constructed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, a rigid pavement system designed to provide durability with a lifespan estimated at up to 100 years, significantly reducing future maintenance costs while improving transport efficiency.
