The Federal Government has reported progress on 4,084 kilometres of road projects across the Northwest, with 348 kilometres of inherited and newly initiated projects completed and another 1,811 kilometres at various stages of construction.
The update comes as Kaduna prepares to host the first rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
According to the government, the projects form part of President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure development agenda, which seeks to improve road connectivity, ease transportation and support economic activities across the region.
The government said the ongoing interventions were designed to strengthen transportation networks, improve access between major cities and communities, and reduce travel difficulties for motorists.
Among the completed projects is the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway, where 118 kilometres of Lot One and 164 kilometres of Lot Two have been completed using continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP).
The government said the concrete pavement technology was adopted to improve the durability of the road and provide a more reliable transportation route for commuters and commercial vehicles.
It added that President Tinubu would commission an 81 kilometre stretch of the highway at the rally ground in Kaduna.
According to the government, motorists travelling from Abuja to Kaduna at night would notice streetlights along the 81 kilometre section, highlighting the lighting infrastructure provided along the route.
The government also identified the 77 kilometre Kaduna-Pambeguwa road as one of the completed projects scheduled for commissioning by the President during the APC rally in Jos.
It said the projects were part of broader efforts to improve road infrastructure and strengthen connections between communities and commercial centres across the Northwest.
On ongoing projects, the government identified the Sokoto-Badagry dual carriageway as the second legacy project of the Renewed Hope administration.
The Sokoto section covers 120 kilometres of dualised road and is reportedly 60 per cent complete, while the 254 kilometre Kebbi section has reached 40 per cent completion.
The administration also reported that the 350 kilometre Sokoto-Zamfara-Zaria road, which is being dualised across four sections, has an average completion rate of 30 per cent.
According to the government, the road projects are expected to improve movement across the region, facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce and goods, and strengthen commercial activities between states.
Other ongoing projects include the 153 kilometre Kano-Kongolam road, the 132-kilometre Zaria-Hunkuyi road and the 123 kilometre Mando-Birnin Gwari road.
The government further disclosed that 149 emergency road projects had been completed, describing the interventions as part of efforts to address urgent infrastructure needs across the region.
Beyond road construction, the administration highlighted plans to expand urban rail transportation, including the Kaduna metropolitan rail line, estimated to cost $865 million, and a light rail project within the Kano metropolitan area, valued at more than ₦1 trillion.
The government said the railway projects would complement road infrastructure, improve urban mobility and provide additional transportation options for residents.
It maintained that investments in roads and railways remained central to its plans to strengthen connectivity and support economic development across the Northwest.
However, the figures released did not provide a detailed breakdown of the 4,084 kilometre target or explain how the completed and ongoing projects relate to the overall project length.