Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani commissioned the Pambeguwa–Kahutu–Kauru road, bringing relief to communities that had waited nearly five decades for a reliable access route and effectively reversing years of infrastructural neglect in Kauru axis of Kaduna State.
The 22-kilometre asphaltic road, which includes a span bridge linking Kubau and Kauru local governments, was formally inaugurated amid jubilation from residents of the benefiting communities.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the governor recalled that when he flagged off the project on August 27, 2024, the journey from Pambeguwa to Kauru took about one hour due to the poor state of the road.
“Today, that same journey takes less than 12 minutes because of this completed project,” he said.
Uba Sani noted that Kauru was among the 12 local government areas in the state that had not benefited from any road project in the last 12 years, despite the strategic importance of the route.
He explained that although previous administrations recognised the value of the road and made attempts to construct it, the project remained abandoned for several years.
“When we broke ground for this road on August 27, 2024, we made a solemn commitment to the people of these communities. Today, we return not with explanations or excuses, but with a completed project that speaks for itself,” the governor said.
“This moment underscores a defining principle of our administration: promises made to the people must be promises kept.”
The governor also promised to construct township roads within Kauru town and to address the nearly 20-year power outage affecting the area due to lack of electricity supply.
Uba Sani said that since assuming office, his administration had embarked on an ambitious and deliberate programme of infrastructure renewal across the state.
“We have initiated the construction of 140 roads spanning over 1,335 kilometres across Kaduna State’s three senatorial zones,” he said.
According to him, the projects were selected based on data, equity and the determination to correct years of imbalance in access to infrastructure and economic opportunities.
“While many of these roads have already been completed and commissioned, others are progressing steadily, reflecting our commitment to continuity and delivery,” he added.
The governor said the Pambeguwa–Kahutu–Kauru road would serve as a reliable alternative route, reducing pressure on congested corridors, cutting travel time and lowering transportation costs.
He noted that emergency responders, students, farmers and traders would benefit from improved access to essential services and markets.
Uba Sani further explained that the road was deliberately routed through agriculturally productive communities to enable farmers move produce easily to aggregation centres, processing facilities and consumption hubs.
“In doing so, we are enhancing the competitiveness of our farmers and improving value addition along the agricultural value chain,” he said.
