The Jigawa State Government claims to have completed all 26 of the state’s previous administrations’ road projects, totaling 976 kilometres, and has also begun work on 48 additional state road projects.
The governor’s representative, Hamisu Muhammad Gumel, who claimed the developments are part of the state’s effort to improve connectivity and infrastructure, especially in rural areas, disclosed this in a press release released by the governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Muhammad Gumel.
“All 26 inherited road projects have now been completed, some of which were in their early stages or didn’t even begin when we took over,” Gumel said. “These roads have made it easier for farmers, traders, and residents to move between hundreds of rural communities.”
Since taking office in 2023, he revealed that the government has also started 48 new road projects. 48 new road projects totaling 976 kilometers were flagged off by the administration of Governor Namadi. 30 of these projects are in advanced stages of completion right now, according to Gumel.
He noted that despite economic strains like the naira devaluation and hyperinflation, the government has continued to deliver on its infrastructure promises.
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The Sundimina – Birnin Kudu Road, one of the biggest projects, received praise for being completed in seven months. He said, “We are proud to say that that road has already been completed,” adding that it cost N11.5 billion.
The 47-kilometer Sara-Gantsa Road, which was awarded an N11 billion, and 15 feeder roads that are 70 to 80 percent finished, are other significant projects that are in progress. According to reports, the Dutse township network and the urban road projects in Bulangu and Gandun Sarki are working toward 60 to 70% of their goals.
Gumel added that the state is also carrying out repairs to several sluggish or flood-damaged roads. He said, “We are not only building new roads, but we are also maintaining defunct sections, many of which were previously either poorly constructed or flooded with water.”
The Eastern Bypass, Madobi-Danguli Road, Zakirai-Gujungu-Hadejia Road, Basirka-Gwaram Bridges, Balago-Auno-Kafinsa Hausa Road, Andaza-Aujara Road, Unguwar Mani-Koreyal-Koreyal-Koreyal-Gwiwa Road, and Tsamiya-Yalwan Damai Road are some
Gumel disclosed that the administration inherited N82 billion in inherited liabilities on the financial front. Before resigning, “the previous administration only paid N32 billion.” The government of Governor Namadi has since received the remaining N50 billion, he claimed.
The development has received favorable reviews from residents and observers, who cite the road projects as essential for agricultural transportation, economic growth, and state connectivity as a whole.
Source: Channels TV
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