Niger gov to construct 90km K/gora- Rijau fed. road

From Yakubu Mustapha Minna

Niger State Government has secured approval from the Federal Government to reconstruct the 90 kilometres of Kontagora-Rijau road project.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago made this known during a visit to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, Alhaji Muhammadu Barau Mu’azu II at his Palace in Kontagora to seek royal blessings while reaffirming his commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the Kontagora Emirate.
He explained that the road reconstruction which will form part of his Urban Renewal Policy, would ease the movement of people and goods as well as boost socio-economic activities in the area when completed.
He appreciated the Emirate for the support it has been providing to his administration adding that the visit was also to reciprocate the kind gesture and fulfil some of the promises made to the people.
The Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Muhammad Barau Mu’azu II expressed happiness with the developmental plans of the Governor for the State, reiterated that Kontagora Emirate will continue to support his policies and programmes.
Governor Umaru Bago also Commissioned some major projects in Kontagora to include; the remodelled Aliyu Tahir e-library executed by the Chairman, Kontagora Local Government Council Shehu Pawa; the new Office of the Kontagora Emirate Development Initiative, a project by the Sarkin Sudan towards the economic, educational and political development of Kontagora Emirate.
Another project inaugurated by the Governor was a 6-bed capacity health clinic renamed after the Farmer Governor which was built by his Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Falalu Bako Bello at the Gangaren Saggi Community in Kontagora.