Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has flagged off the construction of a 95-kilometre road in Tsafe Local Government Area, saying the project will improve security operations, facilitate the movement of goods and services and stimulate economic activities across communities in the area.
The project, comprising the Yandoton Daji, Cediya, Doka, Yan Waren Daji, Hayin Alhaji Bedi, Unguwar Joji and Yankuzo to Tsafe roads, also includes the construction of five bridges.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the project is divided into two phases, with the first phase covering 47 kilometres and awarded to SKY Construction Company, while the second phase, covering 48 kilometres, was awarded to Setraco Construction Company Limited.
Flagging off the project in Tsafe, Lawal said the roads were particularly important because they linked predominantly agricultural communities that contribute significantly to the state’s economy.
He said the government had prioritised the project as part of its efforts to restore peace and stability in the state, adding that improved road infrastructure would enhance the mobility and operational capacity of security agencies.
“As a responsible government, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our people. That is why we have prioritised this road project as a key intervention to restore peace and stability in Zamfara State,” the governor said.
Lawal said reconstructing the roads would improve the movement of agricultural products and other goods while enabling security personnel to respond more effectively to threats and attacks in the affected communities.
“Reconstructing this road will enhance the movement of goods and the mobility of security agencies, thereby improving operational capacity and response to threats or attacks,” he said.
The governor described the project as part of his administration’s wider infrastructure renewal programme, noting that similar road projects were being undertaken across the state to reconnect communities and address longstanding infrastructure deficits.
He cited the Gusau–Magami–Dansadau Road, Zurmi–Rukudawa Road and Mallamawa–Bukkuyum Road, including the spur to Masamar Mudi, as other projects being implemented by his administration.
“We recognise the importance of well-built roads for safe travel, efficient goods movement, and economic growth. This project aims to go beyond transportation; it seeks to stimulate economic activity, enhance security, and improve community life,” Lawal said.
He added that the government was aware of the urgency of completing the project because of the difficult circumstances facing communities in the area, promising that his administration would ensure compliance with agreed timelines.
Lawal also directed the Zamfara State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to maintain rigorous supervision of the project and ensure that contractors complied with approved engineering standards throughout the construction period.
He warned contractors handling government projects against compromising quality, stressing that the state expected value for money and durable infrastructure from every project it awarded.
“Contractors handling government projects must understand that Zamfara State expects value for money, quality craft, and infrastructure capable of withstanding the test of time,” the governor said.
Lawal said he expected the completed road to contribute not only to improved transportation but also to stronger social and economic connections among communities in Tsafe and surrounding areas.
“I hope this road will enhance transportation and security, serve as a unifying force that brings communities together, and symbolise our commitment to infrastructure development for the prosperity and growth of Zamfara,” he said.
The project is expected to provide improved access for farmers and residents while supporting the movement of agricultural produce and other economic activities across the communities connected by the road network.
West Trybe reports that the flag-off comes as Zamfara continues to face security challenges in parts of the state, making access roads strategically important for both civilian movement and the operations of security agencies. The 95km Tsafe project therefore combines infrastructure development with security and economic objectives, particularly for communities whose livelihoods depend heavily on agriculture.
