By: Jabiru Hassan.

The Kebbi State Government has donated 10 brand-new Hilux vehicles to enhance security operations along the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, a major infrastructural project currently underway across several states. 

The vehicles were formally received on Thursday by the Minister of Works, State, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who commended the gesture of the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu).  

The donation, he said, reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the personnel working on the expansive corridor. 

According to Goronyo, the Hilux vehicles are designated for security operatives providing protection to workers stationed along the stretch of the super highway that falls within the region.  

He described the intervention as timely, noting that the project’s scope requires constant mobility, rapid response capacity, and strengthened patrol presence to deter threats.

“This contribution by His Excellency, Dr. Nasiru Idris, demonstrates genuine leadership and a deep understanding of the strategic importance of this highway,” Goronyo said. 

“Ensuring the safety of our workforce is paramount, and these vehicles will significantly enhance the efficiency of security personnel deployed across the project area.” 

The Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, envisioned as one of Nigeria’s transformative road networks, is expected to improve trade, open new economic corridors, and link key northern and southern regions. 

With construction activities attracting a large workforce movement and heavy equipment operations, ensuring stable security has been the top priority. 

Governor Idris, known for his pro-development stance, has repeatedly emphasized the need for inter-state collaboration and security reinforcement to support major federal and regional projects.  

The donation aligns with Kebbi State’s role in contributing to national infrastructure advancement and guaranteeing the safety of workers and communities along the route. 

Goronyo expressed appreciation to the Kebbi State Government and reaffirmed the project team’s resolve to deliver the highway to world-class standards.  

He added that the newly acquired vehicles would be deployed immediately to bolster surveillance and operational reach across the construction zones. 

The gesture has been widely hailed as a proactive step capable of boosting morale, improving response time, and strengthening the overall security architecture surrounding one of Nigeria’s most ambitious road projects.