Governor Wike flaging off 11 township road constructions in Bauchi recently
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has commended his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala Mohammed, for the developmental projects he has executed within a short time in office.
He gave the commendation during a one-day visit to Bauchi State to flag off the construction of 11 township roads spanning 11 kilometers within the state metropolis.
Wike noted with satisfaction, the foresight of the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed to embark on the construction of various roads across the state despite the economic status of the state.
He said: “It is not an easy for a state with less IGR to embark on execution of developmental projects and that is the reason for my coming to Bauchi today.”
“Because of my relationship with the Bauchi Governor and his desire to work for his people, Rivers State Government will continue to support him to work for the happiness of the entire citizens of Bauchi state.”
He urged Governor Mohammed to sustain the achievements recorded in infrastructure and for the betterment of the citizenry.
The Rivers State governor called on the people of the state to continue supporting the Governor for more positive programmes and projects.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Rivers state, it it my honour and privilege to be in Bauchi and perform the flagging off ceremony of township roads in Bauchi metropolis.
“These roads project is a welcome development and will contribute in improving the living conditions of the affected beneficiaries,” he said.
He declared his support for Bauchi State Government to continue to work for the wellbeing of its people.
Governor Mohammed, in his speech, said that the flag off of the construction of the township roads was an opportunity to demonstrate the readiness of his administration towards promoting the relevance of infrastructural development in the state.
He said that the present township roads and drainages flagged off were carefully chosen based on need scrutiny and stakeholders consultations at grassroots.
Mohammed said that when completed, the roads will not only provide the needed accessibility in the towns, but will double up in draining them from storm water phenomenon which hitherto, has been the main contributing factor to urban dwellers living in squalor.
He told the visiting Governor that urban centres and historical towns in the state have suffered neglect and therefore his administration is left with no option than to reverse the ugly trend.
Mohammed declared that, “My Government is being responsive to the yearnings and aspirations of its people thus resolute in fulfilling all campaign promises. I am glad that, Your Excellency, has accepted my invitation to flag-off these roads projects. As you can see for yourself, Bauchi is very happy to receive you.”
NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the roads flagged off are Gwangwangwan to Bakaro to Kofar Dumi, Malamgoje to Bakin Kura linking Muda Lawal market covering a distance of 3 kilometres, Bununu township roads, 2.65 kilometres and Sade township roads, 2.5 kilometres.
The rest are Disina township roads project and storm water drainages as well as 2 major roads with a distance of about 1.65 kilometers to solve the aged long flooding problem.