By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
The Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni, revealed that the five-years in office of his administration prioritized for constructions of more roads in the state to improve transportation of goods and services as well as the economic growth in the state.
Gov. Buni, represented by the Secretary to State Government (SSG) Baba Malam Wali, said despite the scarce resources at their disposal, they have been able to complete the rehabilitation of Katarko-Goniri and Siminti-Godowoli roads while rehabilitation work is ongoing along Geidam-Bukarti, Bayamari-Yunusari and Yunusari-Kanamma roads.
“We are undertaking new intercommunity road construction projects of the Damaturu- Kalallawa 25.5-kilometer dual carriage way for easier access to the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo airport and completed the dualization of Abattoir Junction-New Bye-pass Roundabout along Potiskum road for smooth movement of high number of traffic.
“We are also constructing Damagum-Gubana, Bulanguwa-Kumagannam, Nguru-Bulanguwa, Danchuwa-Garin Abba-Garin Bingel, Chumbusko-Tagali, Nguru Highway-Karasuwa Galu town, Fika-Maluri, Jaji Maji-Karasuwa town and Kukuri-Chukuriwa-Dawasa intercommunity roads, among others.
“Similarly, contracts have been awarded for the construction of township roads in Damaturu, Nguru, Potiskum, Gashua and Geidam in addition to the earlier township roads constructed.
“In total, over 500km roads are being executed by the State Government. These projects which are in various stages of completion are being carried out with a view to opening up the communities and their adjoining settlements for enhanced socio-economic activities.
“In order to improve the artistic beauty of Damaturu metropolis and give it a facelift, 2 City Gates have been completed and construction of another 2 are ongoing in Damaturu and a lot of township roads and drainages are being provided in various locations within the State capital and most of the Local Government headquarters”.
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