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The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has unveiled the construction of 38km rural roads in Kirfi Local Government area, of the State on Wednesday.
The governor who disclosed that the road project, awarded is at about N18 billion, said it aims to link Bara, Hashidu, Tubule, Garin Malam Julde, and Wanka rural communities, opening up new opportunities for economic growth, social interaction, and access to basic services.
Speaking during the unveiling ceremony at Bara Village, Bala Mohammed emphasised the importance of rural infrastructure in driving development and improving the lives of rural dwellers.
He noted that the project is part of his administration’s commitment to addressing the infrastructure deficit in rural areas and promoting inclusive growth.
Bala said, “In the past five years that we have been steering the affairs of the State in the path of sustainable development through the provision of people-oriented demand doing projects and programmes.
“Contracts for the projects have been awarded to Triacta Nigeria Limited at the cost of N11.9 billion for the construction of Bara-Wanka road and N6.3 billion for the rehabilitation of Alkaleri-Kirfi road. This brings the total cost of the projects to N17.7 billion.
“I am pleased to inform you that the Bauchi State government has already paid the contractor 30 percent of the projects as mobilisation.”
The governor expressed his delight at the project’s potential to transform the lives of rural communities, saying, “It will not only facilitate the movement of people and goods but also provide access to markets, schools, healthcare facilities, and other essential services.”
He commended the contractor, the Triacta Nigeria Limited for their commitment to delivering quality work and assured the communities that his administration would monitor the project’s progress to ensure timely completion.
In his remark, the Emir of Bauchi Rilwanu Sulaimanu opined that “The project will have a positive impact on the local economy, with farmers and traders able to transport their goods more easily, and residents having better access to social services.”
Punch reports that the projects unveiled include, the 18.7KM Bara-Tubule and Garin Malam Julde-Wanka in Kirfi LG, rehabilitation of 15KM from Alkaleri-Kirfi, 3.7KM Alkaleri road, Duguri and Gaji Bye-pass.
