Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has flagged off the construction of two road projects covering approximately 34.7 kilometres in Birnin Kebbi and Argungu local government areas as part of efforts to improve rural transportation and stimulate economic activities.
The projects comprise the two-kilometre Dukku–Tarasa road in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area and the 32.7-kilometre Birnin Lafiya–Gulma–Natsini road in Argungu Local Government Area.
According to reports, the Dukku–Tarasa road is expected to be completed within six months, while the Birnin Lafiya–Gulma–Natsini project has a completion period of 12 months.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremonies, Governor Idris said the projects reflected his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and extending development to rural communities.
He noted that better roads would ease the movement of residents and goods, improve access to essential services and help farmers transport agricultural produce to markets.
The state Commissioner for Works, Umar Farouk Muslim, said the projects would address transportation difficulties experienced by residents, particularly farmers and traders in the benefiting communities.
Muslim disclosed that ABK Synage Construction Company had been awarded the contract for the Birnin Lafiya–Gulma–Natsini road. He assured residents that the Ministry of Works would monitor construction to ensure compliance with approved specifications and timelines.
The projects are expected to strengthen connections between rural communities and commercial centres, potentially supporting agricultural trade and other economic activities across the state.
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