Yusuf Approves Toll Gates on Seven Major Highways into Kano
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO — The Kano State Government has announced plans to install toll gates on seven major entry roads into Kano metropolis as part of measures to enhance security monitoring and strengthen the socio-economic framework of the state.
A press statement issued by Adamu Abdullahi, Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Housing Development that was made available to newsmen in Kano said the decision was part of government’s determination to improve surveillance of vehicular movement into Kano.
The proposed sites for the toll gates include Daura Road, Katsina Road, Gwarzo Road, Zaria Road, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road, and Sa’adatu Rimi Road.
According to the statement, already, the Commissioner for Housing Development, Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu has officially handed over the seven project sites to contractors for the construction of the toll gates.
Mr. Abdullahi explained in the statement that the initiative was designed to boost security across major entry points into the city.
“The state government has resolved to mount toll gates on all major roads leading into Kano metropolis with a view to boosting the security and socio-economic apparatus of Kano State,” the commissioner was quoted as saying in the statement.
He added that the project reflects the administration’s broader commitment to safeguarding lives and property through structured monitoring and improved infrastructure.
The toll gates, he noted, would serve as strategic control points to regulate and document vehicular inflow.
The commissioner also urged contractors handling the project to ensure strict compliance with specifications and timely execution.
He emphasized the need for completion within the stipulated timeframe to enable the government achieve its security and development objectives.
The statement further revealed that the handover ceremony was witnessed by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Marwan Ahmed, and the Commissioner for Public Procurement, Dr. Nura Ma’aji, alongside other key officials.
The event featured the signing of handover documents between representatives of the Ministry of Housing Development, the contractors, and the project consultant, marking the formal commencement of the project.