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Sokoto State Governor Commissions 7.7-kilometre Road, Lauds National Leadership for Support

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Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has completed a 7.7-kilometre Gande-Male-Gwahitto-Fako Road in the state. The road project, costing N14.4 billion, was executed through a partnership between the Sokoto State Government and the World Bank. It is expected to boost agricultural productivity by connecting rural communities to markets and easing movement across the state's agricultural corridors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gande-Male-Gwahitto-Fako Road project is a 7.7-kilometre road connecting Silame and Binji Local Government Areas in Sokoto State, executed at a cost of N14.4 billion through a partnership between the Sokoto State Government and the World Bank.
  • The road project aims to boost agricultural productivity by connecting rural communities to markets and easing movement across the state's agricultural corridors.
  • The project is part of Governor Ahmad Aliyu's administration's broader vision to drive development to rural areas and ensure no community is left behind.
  • The collaborative funding with the World Bank reflects Governor Aliyu's administration's commitment to transparency and partnership for sustainable development.
  • Governor Amir Ahmed Khan, Governor of Kogi State, commended Governor Aliyu for prioritising infrastructure and rural development, describing the road project as a bold testament to people-focused leadership and responsive governance.
  • The project will also serve as a symbol of a new era of infrastructure delivery driven by purposeful national leadership.
  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has created a macroeconomic environment that enables state governments to implement impactful capital projects.
  • Governor Ododo commended Governor Aliyu for his commitment to rural development, describing the initiative as more than just an access route, but 'a lifeline for farmers, traders, and communities who now have direct access to economic opportunities'.

Statistics:

  • The road project cuts across Silame and Binji Local Government Areas in Sokoto State.
  • The project was executed at a cost of N14.4 billion through a partnership between the Sokoto State Government and the World Bank.
  • The project is expected to boost agricultural productivity by connecting rural communities to markets and easing movement across the state's agricultural corridors.
  • The project is part of Governor Ahmad Aliyu's administration's broader vision to drive development to rural areas.
  • The project reflects Governor Aliyu's administration's commitment to transparency and partnership for sustainable development.

Sources:

  • Sokoto State Government Press Release
  • Ahmed Aliyu, Governor of Sokoto State, via Official Social Media Channels
  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
  • Sahara Reporters

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