FG unveils new road project in North East

The federal government through David Umahi, the minister of works has unveiled the design of the ‘Renewed Hope road infrastructure legacy project’, connecting Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi- Gombe states in the North Eastern part of the country.

The minister disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State at the State Government House, on Thursday.

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According to a statement issued to journalists, Umahi said that the shortfall in terms of road distribution was not done by President Tinubu, adding that the issue was being addressed.
He noted that “that was the reason for the fourth legacy project of the President that runs from Akwanga to Jos to Bauchi State, and we are happy to see that you have intervened progressively and critically on a good percentage of the road in your State

“Renewed Hope legacy projects which were not only strategic in terms of seamless connectivity to the 6 Geo-Political Zones but also a strategic architectural masterplan that would stimulate the economy of the Nation through enhanced agriculture, job creation, regional integration, tourism, transportation ecosystem and industrialisation.

“The President is taking us to China, because there was an agreement before, when this project was listed for funding on EPC + F, and the Chinese people were supposed to inject foreign financing on the roads, but they didn’t immediately do that. So the President is reviving it, and we will be in China soon. We are very sure that we’ll be able to get that funding, and this road will not only be constructed, but it will also be dualized.”

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The Minister who visited the flood-damaged locations of Kano – Maiduguri Road, the dualization of Kano – Maiduguri Road Section 3 (washout location at Buskuri town), among others, assured residents of the government’s timely intervention.

In his remarks, Governor Mohammed commended the effort of the government in responding to their needs.