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Governor Uba Sani Commissions Kagarko Township Road After 20 Years of Failed Promises

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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has made good on his promise to the people of Kagarko by commissioning the long-awaited township road, bringing relief to the locals after two decades of failed commitments from previous administrations. The road project is part of the Governor's efforts to bridge the infrastructure gap between urban and rural communities, and to fulfill one of his campaign promises of accelerating rural development across the state. The newly commissioned road will not only connect markets and people to essential infrastructure like hospitals and schools, but also enable farmers to access their farms and citizens to move easily between their homes, farms, and healthcare facilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Uba Sani's administration has embarked on 79 road projects across Kaduna State, totaling approximately 780 kilometers.
  • Out of these, 25 have been completed, including the newly commissioned road in Kagarko.
  • The road project is part of a larger effort to fulfill one of the Governor's campaign promises, which is to accelerate rural development across the state.
  • Over N400 million has been invested in an electrification project to restore power to the area, which had been in darkness for years, and is expected to be completed within the next one or two months.
  • Private investors, including a firm that has committed N650 million to local operations, are present in Kagarko, and consistent power supply is essential to support such investments and grow small businesses.
  • Governor Sani praised traditional, religious, and youth leaders for their role in maintaining peace and stability in the area, noting that peace and unity are crucial for progress.

Statistics:

  • 79 road projects have been embarked on across Kaduna State, totaling approximately 780 kilometers.
  • 25 out of these road projects have been completed, including the newly commissioned road in Kagarko.
  • N400 million has been invested in the electrification project in Kagarko.
  • N650 million has been committed by a private investor to local operations in Kagarko.

Sources:

  • [Source 1: Governor Uba Sani]
  • [Source 2: Chairman of Kagarko Local Government, Alhaji Muhydeen Umar Abdullahi]

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