InfrastructureNewsNigeriaBauchi State Government To Expend N7.3b on Three Road Projects

The Bauchi State Government on Tuesday commenced the construction of three strategic roads at the cost of N7.3 billion in the state.

The new roads include a 13.5 kilometres road from Warji in Bauchi state to Gwaram in Jigawa state.

Others are 11.6 kilometres road from Bogoro to Lusa and Malar communities and 11.2 kilometres road from Boi to Tapshin, communities in Bogoro LGA bothering Plateau State.

At the event in Warji Local Government, Governor Bala Mohammed said the roads were carefully selected in order to deliver a well-thought-out project to the teeming populace.

He disclosed that the state had already paid 30 per cent advance payment and the roads were to be completed within 24 months.

“The roads where constructions are flagged off today were carefully selected in furtherance of our resolve to deliver a well-thought-out project to our teeming populace.

“The projects have been awarded to Habibu Engineering Nigeria Ltd at the total cost of N7.3 billion with a completion period of 24 dry months and already, we have released thirty per cent advance payment after we have secured an advance payment certificate. He said

In his Address, Alhaji Abdulkarim Ibrahim, Commissioner for Works and Transport, said the roads were products of modern civilization that brings about rapid, physical, economic, and social development that improved people’s lives.

“A responsive government must pay attention to ensure this basic vital infrastructure is effectively and timely provided to unlock the hidden potentials of our state for our common good”. He said.

The Special guest of honour and former Senate President David Mark applauded the state governor for ‘doing so much with little resources, calling on the people of the state to continue to support and pray for the governor in order to do more for the state.

“The roads will link you with Jigawa state, another one will link you with Plateau State and the third one will ensure easy transportation within the local government. He said.