The State Executive Council in Bauchi has authorized the construction or rehabilitation of sixteen vital roads across the state, amounting to a total cost of N100 billion.
Additionally, the project encompasses the construction of two flyover bridges at Wunti Market and Central Market roundabouts, aimed at enhancing the aesthetic appeal and alleviating traffic congestion in the city center, with an estimated cost of N20 billion.
The road project has already commenced, initiating with the dualization of the Ningi – Gudduba 11km road in Ningi township, incurring a substantial sum of N10.3 billion. This undertaking also encompasses rural road construction in various senatorial zones of the state, reflecting resolutions from the State Executive Council Meeting chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed.
Among the extensive road projects, covering a total of two hundred kilometers, are the construction of the Boi-Gambar-Sara-Marti-Lere road (29km, N11.3 billion), rehabilitation of Dindima-Yashi-Maina Maji road (29km), dualization of Emir’s palace Azare to Setraco roundabout road (5.2km), dualization of the 7km road from A.D Rufa’i College to Misau town, construction of Gwallameji-Doka-Rafin Zurfi-Dass road (2.6km), Sabon Kaura-Birshi Gandu-BRC road (4.5km), construction of Bayara township road (1.1km), and construction of Zango-Gwallagan-Mayaka access road (4km).
Other projects include the construction of the Shari’a Court of Appeal, Darazo-Gabciyari road (22km), a 2.6km internal road at Bauchi State University Gadau, rehabilitation of the 29km Adamani-Disina road in Jama’are local government area, construction of Geljaule-Lame road (42km), and the comprehensive rehabilitation and upgrading of the Emirs Palaces in Bauchi, Jama’are, Ningi, and Dass.
In discussions with journalists, the commissioners of works and transport, Hon. Ibrahim Galadima, and special duties and rural development, Hon. Faruq Mustapha, confirmed that the projects have been awarded to competent contractors in line with the developmental agenda of Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration.
Regarding the N2.3 billion allocated for upgrading four emir palaces under the State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Commissioner Ahmed Sarki Jalam emphasized that the initiative aims to provide a conducive environment for traditional institutions to effectively carry out their duties.
Additionally, the council approved a memo for the 2024 Medium Term Expenditure presented by the Commissioner of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Aminu Hammayo, and another by the Commissioner of Commerce, Trade, and Investment, Mahmud Baba Ma’aji, regarding the preparation of the upcoming Northeast Joint Trade Fair scheduled for January 2024 in Bauchi.
