By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
The Minister of State for Works, Mohammad Goronyo, has reiterated federal government’s unflinching commitment to providing quality infrastructure designed to improve the living conditions of the Nigerian people, through well thought out and strategically delivered projects.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued by Director, Press and Public Relations, Mohammed A. Ahmed.
Goronyo made the disclosure at the official commissioning ceremony of solar- powered streetlights along Sultan Abubakar International Airport Road in Sokoto, yesterday.
He said the streetlights will create visibility, improve the socioeconomic wellbeing of the community, ease travel stress on the road users, as well as mitigate security challenges.
He stated that the commissioning aligns effectively with the vision of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He congratulated the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and communities within the corridor for having the streetlights.
He also urged them to take ownership of the project and full advantage of the inherent opportunities.
The Managing Director/CEO, Federal Road Management Agency (FERMA) Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, described the project as iconic and of strategic importance to Sokoto, as it will enhance travel experience and the economic lives of the people being capable of prolonging their trading time.
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