Nigeria, July 2 -- Represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, at the ceremony, the President described the project as the fourth legacy highway initiative under his Renewed Hope Agenda.

Tinubu said the superhighway would strengthen national integration, improve road safety, boost trade and unlock economic opportunities across the North-Central and North-East regions.

He explained that the 700-kilometer highway, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), is being implemented in phases to ensure efficient, timely completion.

The President recalled that Section II of the project, linking Gombe and Biu, was flagged off on June 4, 2026, while the commencement of the 125-kilome...