The Federal Government has officially flagged off the reconstruction and dualization of the 401km Lambata-Bida-Mokwa-Makera-Kontagora road project.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the project worth N1.5 trillion was done in Bida by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Executive Governor of Niger State, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago who represented the President at the epoch making event reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development.
He said, the President is unrelenting in his desire to transform the lives of Nigerians through many sectors.
The governor reassured the President that the people of Niger State will give him the highest number of votes in next year’s polls and will ensure that the North Central region equally delivers President Tinubu to enable him continue with his good works.
He called on Nigerians to remain peaceful and maintained that President Tinubu should be allowed to complete a second term in office before power shifts back to the North.
Minister of Works,Senator David Umahi in his address said, the administration of President Tinubu is engaging in construction of roads that will be of benefit to all Nigerians adding that, the road project in Niger State is the fifth legacy project of the President.
The Minister disclosed that President Tinubu is constructing both new and ongoing road projects of a total of 5,500 kilometers and re assured Nigerians that the President remains committed to the development of all regions and with Nigerianssupport for the second coming of the President, all the road projects will be completed by him.
He used the medium to appreciate farmer governor Bago whom he described as a
quality leader who hasconstructed over 300 km of roads including both State and federal roads while also commending Dangote group for the partnership and its decision to engage one of the best contracting firms in the Country that will be using reinforced concrete pavement.
Minister of Information and national orientation,Muhammad Idris Malagi said, the project is a clear indication that the President’s reforms is bearing fruits and added that, Nigeria is witnessing an unprecedented achievement in road infrastructure and called on Nigerians to rally round the President for more prosperity.
Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman who was full of appreciation to President Tinubu for his visionary commitment to national infrastructure renewal and farmer governor Bago for his relentless advocacy to ensure that the project is implemented and expressed optimism that the project will enhance commerce and stimulate grassroot economy.
Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of traditional rulers, Yahaya Abubakar who spoke on behalf of all the Emirate councils in the State appreciated President Tinubu for the gigantic project in the State which will go a long way in enhancing economic prosperity and assured that all the Emirate councils will contribute their own quota to make sure that the project comes to fruition.
Senior Special Adviser to the President and CEO of Dangote Group, Eng’r Mansur Ahmed in his remarks expressed appreciation of Dangote group in carrying out the project as Dangote group remains key partner in the development of infrastructure plans by the administration of President Bola Tunibu.
Engr Mansur acknowledged that the road is very central to the economy of the country and reassured that the road will be constructed in good time and will be carried out from four locations and will be made of high quality concrete road.
He said, the completion of the roadproject, the corridors will be one of the most economically active corridors in Nigeria as it will create opportunities for businesses and job creation.
In their separate remarks, Chaiman Senate Committee on works, Sen. Allwell Heacho Onyesoh and House Committee Chairman on works, Hon. Akin Alabi and SSA to the President on community engagement North Central, Dr. Abiodun Essiet all emphasized on the importance of the road project to the socio-economic status of the North Central Region and harped on the need for Nigerians to re-elect President Tinubu for continuity.
ASABE SULE GARBA
HOC MINNA
14TH, OCTOBER, 2026
