Jigawa State Governor Overseeing Execution of 74 Road Projects Across 976 Kilometers

Strategic Insights -

Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi is overseeing the execution of 74 different road projects, spanning over 976 kilometers across all 27 local government areas of the state. Out of these projects, the governor inherited 26 roads from the previous administration, which his administration has completed, connecting hundreds of rural communities with road networks. The governor has also initiated 48 new road projects, including the Maigatari - Babura road, one of the longest roads in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, is overseeing the execution of 74 road projects, spanning over 976 kilometers across all 27 local government areas of the state.
  • The governor inherited 26 road projects from the previous administration, which his administration has completed, connecting hundreds of rural communities with road networks.
  • The governor has initiated 48 new road projects, including the Maigatari - Babura road, one of the longest roads in the state.
  • The state government has completed 26 road projects, some of which were either in early stages or not started at all from the previous administration.
  • The governor initiated 48 road projects covering 976 kilometers, in which 30 of the projects have reached advanced stage of completion.
  • One of the road projects, Sundimina - Birnin Kudu Road, awarded at the cost of N 11.5 billion, was completed in seven months.
  • The ongoing Sara - Gantsa Road, 47 Kilometres length at N11 billion and 15 feeder roads at varying 70 - 80 per cent completion stages.
  • Township roads at Bulangu and Gandun Sarki as well as Dutse capital road networks at 60 - 70 per cent completion.
  • The government is also maintaining failed road sections, either poorly constructed or washed out by flooding.
  • The inherited liabilities from the previous administration was N82 billion, while the present government paid N50 billion out of which N32 billion was paid by the previous administration.

Statistics:

  • 74 different road projects spanning over 976 kilometers across all 27 local government areas of the state.
  • 26 road projects inherited from the previous administration have been completed.
  • 48 new road projects initiated by the governor, including the Maigatari - Babura road.
  • 30 out of the 48 initiated road projects have reached an advanced stage of completion.
  • Sundimina - Birnin Kudu Road, a 47 Kilometres road, completed in seven months at a cost of N 11.5 billion.
  • The ongoing Sara - Gantsa Road is 47 Kilometres length at N11 billion and 15 feeder roads at varying 70 - 80 per cent completion stages.
  • Township roads at Bulangu and Gandun Sarki as well as Dutse capital road networks are at 60 - 70 per cent completion.
  • Failed road sections, either poorly constructed or washed out by flooding, are being maintained.
  • The inherited liabilities from the previous administration was N82 billion.

Sources:

  • Press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Hamisu Muhammed.
  • Online Tribune