Bauchi state government has flagged off the construction of 11 roads across different communities in the state worth N1.24 billion.
The flagging off ceremony which held on Saturday was performed by Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike.
Wike who noted with satisfaction, the foresight of governor Bala Mohammed to embark on construction of access roads in communities across the state despite dwindling economy in the country.
He opined that when completed, the roads will boost the economic status of the state
“It is not easy for a state with less IGR to embark on execution of developmental projects and that’s the reason for my coming to Bauchi today.”
“Because of my relationship with the Bauchi governor and his desire to work for his people, Rivers state government will continue to support him to work for the happiness of the entire citizens of Bauchi state.”
The roads flagged off are Gwangwangwan to Bakaro to Kofar Dumi, Malamgoje to Bakin Kura linking Muda Lawal market with a distance of 3 kilometers, Bununu township roads, 2.65 kilometres and Sade township roads, 2.5 kilometres.
Others were Disina township roads which are about 1.65 kilometers and water drainage.
In his speech, the state governor Bala Mohammed during the ceremony said the flagging off for the construction of 11 township roads is an opportunity to demonstrate the readiness of his administration towards promoting the relevance of infrastructural development in the state.
The governor said the roads were carefully selected through consultations at the grassroots.
He said that urban centres and historical towns in the state have suffered neglect, hence his administration is left with no option than to reverse the ugly trend.