The Federal Government has announced plans to impose strict sanctions on owners of vehicles found damaging federal roads across the country.
Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Mohammed Goronyo, disclosed this while commissioning rehabilitated 58km Sokoto-Illela-Niger Republic highway in Sokoto State.
Goronyo noted that FG is spending significant amount of money on road rehabilitation and maintenance annually.
He warned that the government would no longer tolerate reckless behavior by road users that results in deliberate damage to federal roads.
The Minister said Federal Government launched the Operation Safeguar Our Roads campaign, aimed at fostering a culture of road maintenance among road users.
He captioned that any vehicle found damaging federal roads will be impounded, and the owners will be fined accordingly.
He said the move was intended to serve as a deterrent to Road offenders.
Road maintenance and safety are critical components of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda, and we will enforce strict compliance.
Goranyo highlighted the government’s commitment to infrastructural development.
He citing the ongoing projects such as the Calabar Coastal Highway and the Badagry Federal Highway as part of President Tinubu’s vision for improved connectivity.
The Minister called on state and local governments, as well as citizens, to support the federal government by reporting unlawful activities on roads and taking responsibility for preserving road .
Goranyo stressed the importance of Sokoto-Illela and Niger Republic highway, emphasising its socio-economic significance, noting that it fosters mutual bilateral business relationships between Nigerians and their counterparts in Niger Republic.
Earlier, the Minister inaugurated solar-powered streetlights on the road linking Sultan Abubakar International Airport Sokoto Describing the project as vital for travelers.
Goronyo stated that it would enhance security surveillance and improve nighttime visibility for commuters.
He urged residents to protect the streetlights from vandalism, adding that the government would not tolerate criminal acts that undermine infrastructure development.
