The Minister of Works Engineer David Umahi has embarked of assesement tour of the federal roads washed away by flood in Northern part of Bauchi State.
The Kano-Maiduguri federal highway was cut off at various points in Katagum, Shira Giade and Jama’are local government ateas, in addition to pther major roads across the state.
Earlier, the minister paid a courtsey call on the Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammed in Bauchi.
Minister David Umahi said the visit, which was directed by President Tinubu, aims to assess the damage and find solutions to the persistent problem.
He praised the state government’s swift intervention in repairing damaged roads, alleviating the suffering of commuters.
Umahi saluted the state government’s efforts, and assured that all abandoned road contracts would be revisited, with contractors either returning to site or facing contract revocation.
He said that the move is expected to inject new life into stalled projects, boosting economic activities and connecting communities.
Governor Bala Mohammed has made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to extend its Legacy Roads projects to the Northeast region, connecting the area to the rest of the country and unlocking its vast potentials for development.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its numerous legacy projects across the nation but urged for the inclusion of the Northeast region in the scheme.
Governor Bala commended the Minister’s timely response to abandoned road projects, plead for more synergy between the federal and state governments to accelerate development.
He said the federal government’s response will be crucial in unlocking its potential, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life for its people.
Governor Bala accompanied the minister to the places affected by flood in the State
