Residents Credit Road Construction for Reduction in Maternal Mortality

Residents of Toro Local Government Area in Bauchi State credit the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of the Kirjaule-Lame roads for the reduction in maternal mortality. A cross-section of residents attributed the improvement to the good roads, which they said have reduced the number of deaths among pregnant women and their babies. However, they appealed for the electrification of their community, saying they have been without power for the past 18 years.

Key Takeaways:

• The residents credited the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of the Kirjaule-Lame roads for the reduction in maternal mortality.
• According to Samila Jauro, a resident, the residents have lost many pregnant women and their unborn babies in the past due to bad roads.
• Residents are grateful for the road project but still call on the governor to provide them with electricity.
• The Bauchi State Government awarded a 40.5-kilometer road construction and rehabilitation project in the aforementioned sites in 2023.
• The project, led by Site Engineer Ado Shehu, is expected to be completed ahead of schedule, having reached 75 percent completion.
• Residents are happy with the projects undertaken by Governor Bala Mohammed, which they believe have improved their socio-economic wellbeing.

Statistics:

• The Kirjaule-Lame roads were awarded for construction and rehabilitation in 2023.
• The project involves the construction and rehabilitation of 40.5 kilometers of road.
• The project is expected to be completed in 36 months, but has already reached 75 percent completion.
• Residents have been without power for the past 18 years.

Sources:

• "Kaduna is the fastest growing economy in Nigeria, says Danjuma," _Nigerian Tribune_, 2023.
• "Bauchi Roads Construction, Rehabilitation to Meet Deadline," _Daily Independent_, November 2023.