The Sokoto State ministry of lands, housing, survey, and town planning has commence the payment of over N697 million as compensation to 159 beneficiaries affected by the road network rehabilitation project in the state.
The roads undergoing rehabilitation include, Kantin Sani to Gidan Bolun Magaji Junction; Back of GGC to Musa Lukuwa Mosque Road; Musa Lukuwa Mosque to Bypass Road; Tafarki Road; Aci Ma Rai Mosque Road and Kantin Sani to Unguwar Rogo Road .
This initiative was approved by Governor Ahmad Aliyu, as part of his campaign promises to improve infrastructure and the living standards of the people.
The commissioner for lands, housing, survey, and town planning, Barr. Nasiru Aliyu Dan Tsoho, is overseeing the project.
The occasion marking the commencement of compensation payments for the road network rehabilitation in Sokoto state was witnessed by several dignitaries, including village heads.
Their presence underscored the significance of the project, which is set to enhance the state’s infrastructure and fulfill Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s developmental promises.