Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule during the flag off ceremony
By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia –
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, has flagged off the construction of the 24.5 km road to boost socio-economic activities in Wamba and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state.
Gov Sule, performed the official ceremony on Friday, in Wamba, the headquarters of Wamba local government area of Nasarawa State
Governor Sule, while speaking during the flag off described the road as a major relief for rural communities. He said the project would cut travel distances between Wamba, Akwanga, and Nasarawa Eggon, facilitating easier movement of people and goods while improving livelihoods.
The governor announced that work would commence immediately, with 50 percent of the contract sum already paid to the contractor, while the road is scheduled for completion within 12 months.
He explained that the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to governors to channel increased federal allocations into initiatives that provide tangible relief for citizens. He said a committee had been set up to design such interventions, with a focus on youth and women empowerment, road infrastructure, and support for pensioners and civil servants.
The governor also commended Senator Godiya Akwashiki for championing the road project in the National Assembly, noting that the state government’s takeover would fast-track its execution.
Earlier, the Director-General (DG) of the Nasarawa State Bureau for Rural Development, Muhammad Sani Sidi, said the road would improve rural access to essential services and pledged strict adherence to project timelines and specifications.
On his part, the Project contractor Dayo Oladunni promised to deliver the road within the stipulated 12-month period and appealed to the host communities for their cooperation during construction.
