By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi
Bauchi State government in liaison with the Federal Government has flagged of the construction of network of rural roads worth several billion of Naira.
Governor Bala Muhammad flagged off the construction 115Kms of the roads which runs through rural communities across the state, over Wednesday August 21, 2024.
The roads project, awarded to Habibu Engineering Ltd, aims to improve rural access and agricultural marketing is in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the World Bank.
Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony in Harɗawa, Misau LGA, one of the project sites, Governor Bala Muhammad highlighted the expected benefits of the rural roads, including improved access to markets, healthcare, and education for rural communities.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to rural transformation and promised to ensure the prompt payment of counterpart funds for the project’s success.
The Governor urged the construction firm to adhere strictly to the contract specifications and encouraged community members to support the project to ensure its successful completion.
Earlier, Bauchi State Commissioner of Rural Development and Special Duties, Faruq Mustapha, disclosed that the ministry has identified over 4,000 rural roads for construction under the RAAMP-supported project.
He commended Governor Muhammad’s dedication, noting that Bauchi State is ranked among the best-performing states in the implementation of the RAAMP project.
The National Coordinator of the RAAMP Project, Engineer Aminu Bodiga, also praised Governor Muhammad for his commitment to rural transformation through the timely payment of counterpart funds.
He emphasized that the project’s goal is to open up grassroots communities, improve living standards, and enhance economic opportunities.
Krestnews reports that one of the key projects is the 18.88km road connecting Akuyam-Gwaram-Hardawa in Misau Local Government Area, marking the start of a comprehensive rural transformation agenda.