Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has requested approval for a fresh $516m loan to fund the construction of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway.
The request was formally conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate and read during Thursday’s plenary session by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
According to the letter, the loan is intended to support the development of the ambitious highway project, which is expected to enhance connectivity across key regions of the country.
Further details regarding the loan terms and timeline for the project were not immediately disclosed. The Senate is expected to deliberate on the request in the coming days.
