The former Military Administrator of Sokoto State, Navy Captain Abdulrasheed Raji (rtd), has unveiled N4.1billion 14-kilometre Buzulega–Lukuyawa–Yar Gada–Tabanni–Malikawa–Shalla–Kware road project jointly funded by the Sokoto State Government, the World Bank, and the Central Bank of Nigeria.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House Sokoto, on Tuesday.
Raji, while speaking at the event, described rural roads as the cornerstone of socio-economic development in every society.
“Rural roads play a significant role in enhancing effective healthcare service delivery and improving the quality of life of people at the grassroots,” he said.
He added that the completion of the 14-kilometre road was a significant step by the Ahmed Aliyu-led administration towards improving the living conditions of rural dwellers.
“The completion of this road clearly demonstrates how Governor Aliyu is matching words with action,” Raji stated.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu, in his remarks, said the road project was awarded at the cost of N4,164,165,948.20, noting that it would reduce transportation cost for farm produce and minimise post-harvest losses by improving market access.
“This road traverses communities in Kware, Gwadabawa and Wurno Local Government Areas, directly benefiting thousands of residents and farmers who rely on this corridor for daily transport, trade and access to essential services,” Aliyu said.
He urged residents to protect the project against vandalism and assured that his administration would continue to invest in rural development to boost agricultural output and food security.
Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also spoke at the event, commended the governor for the developmental projects so far executed across the state.
“The governor is doing well. I call on other politicians to use their time in office to execute meaningful projects for their people,” the Sultan said.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Roads, Muhammad Galadanci, said all affected farmland owners were compensated and that the road was completed within specification and schedule.
Also speaking, Majority Leader of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Bello Idris, and the Chairmen of Kware, Gwadabawa and Wurno LGAs expressed appreciation to the governor, saying the road would boost agriculture and commerce in the benefiting communities.
