The Federal Government has commenced construction of the N47 billion Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road and sewage project in Kano metropolis, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at controlling erosion and stimulating economic activities across key parts of the city.
The project, which cuts across Gwale, Kano Municipal, Dala and Fagge Local Government Areas, is expected to significantly improve urban mobility, sanitation and environmental management upon completion.
Speaking on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, said the Federal Government took over the project at the request of the Kano State Government in order to ensure its timely completion. He explained that while the state government had already completed about 850 metres of the road, the Federal Government would fund and execute the remaining 6.7 kilometres.
According to Ata, the Kano State Government will be responsible for compensating property owners affected by the construction, a move he said would help to ease the implementation process and reduce delays associated with right-of-way issues.
He noted that the project, which combines road construction with a comprehensive sewage system, is designed to address long-standing environmental challenges, particularly erosion and flooding, which have affected parts of Kano metropolis for years.
The minister commended former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for initiating the project in 2013, describing it as a visionary effort to improve the city’s infrastructure and living conditions. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the funds required to bring the project to fruition.
“This initiative is a major intervention that underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to the development of Kano State,” Ata said.
He added that beyond erosion control, the Jakara–Wuju–Wuju project is expected to boost economic activities by improving access to markets, residential areas and commercial centres within the affected local government areas. The improved road network and sewage infrastructure, he said, would also enhance public health and environmental sustainability.
Residents and business owners in the project corridor have welcomed the commencement of construction, expressing hope that it would reduce perennial flooding, ease transportation challenges and attract new investments to the area.
The project forms part of the Federal Government’s broader urban renewal and infrastructure development agenda, aimed at modernising cities, improving living standards and supporting economic growth across the country.