Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu over a proposed $516 million external loan. The loan requires approval from the National Assembly and is designated for sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. Atiku warned that the new borrowing could worsen Nigeria's existing debt burden. The Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway is an infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity across several states. The exact timing of the loan application and the specific sections of the highway to be funded were not disclosed. Atiku did not provide alternative funding suggestions in his statement. The federal government has not publicly defended the loan request in response to his remarks. No parliamentary timeline for deliberation on the loan has been announced.
Atiku warns against increasing debt while supporting big-ticket infrastructure projects that require funding. The Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, which he cites as a priority, has not been completed despite years of discussion. Nigerians along the proposed route continue to use poorly maintained roads. The contradiction lies in opposing loans while championing expensive projects with no clear alternative financing.
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