Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed
Austine Tsenzughul Bauchi –
Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, has again began the construction of 115 kilometres rural roads linking rural communities across the state..
The roads construction awarded to Habibu Engineering Ltd, aims to enhance rural access and agricultural activities in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, a World Bank.
At a flag off in Harɗawa, one of the benefiting communities, the Governor informed that, rural road construction project is expected to have a huge impact on the lives of rural communities, improving access to markets, healthcare, and education.
He reiterated his regime’s commitment to rural transformation, and assured prompt payment of counterpart funds for the project’s success.
Bala Muhammad urged the construction firm to execute the project according to contract specifications and encouraged community members to support the project.
Earlier, Bauchi State Commissioner of Rural Development and Special Duties, Faruq Mustapha, revealed that the ministry has identified over 4,000 rural roads for construction under the RAAMP-supported project.
He praised Governor Mohammed’s commitment, stating that Bauchi State has been ranked one of the best implementing states among the 19 states where the RAAMP project is being implemented.
Earlier RAAMP National Coordinator of RAAMP Project,Aminu Bodiga, hailed Gov. Mohammed for his commitment to rural development through prompt payment of counterpart funds.
He opined the projects aimed to open up communities at grassroots, improving living conditions, and provide better socio- economic avenues
