From Yakubu Mustapha Minna
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has assured to approach the Presidency to request for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Minna-Kontagora federal road to ease motorists movement.
Governor Bello disclosed this when he paid homage to Sarkin Sudan Kontagora, Alhaji Muhammadu Barau Mu’azu II at his Palace.
He said that he will write to President Muhammadu Buhari and personally follow up to ensure that the road is rehabilitated, expressing optimism that the President will give attention to the road.
Also speaking on the issue of security challenges in the Emirate, the Governor maintained that strategies are already in place to bring an end to the menace as new strategies are being adopted due to the activities of informants.
In his remarks, the Sarkin Sudan Kontagora, Alhaji Muhammadu Barau Mu’azu II appreciated the Governor for the opportunity given to him to serve as Amirul Hajj for this year’s Hajj exercise.
He called on security agencies to intensify efforts to bring an end to terrorists’ activities in his emirate.
