The Kebbi State Government has said it places a premium on infrastructural development as the foundation for public productivity and the stimulation of economic growth.
As of now, the incumbent administration has completed the construction of 25 major inter-city, township and rural access roads, seven are ongoing, while contracts for 13 others have recently been awarded.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, announced this at a news briefing on Sunday.
He said Governor Nasir Idris has prioritised the development of infrastructure in view of Kebbi’s enviable position as an agricultural hub and an entity with increased activity in the harnessing of solid minerals.
“It has become essential to prioritise the provision of infrastructure to fast-track inclusion and hasten the process of integration and sustainable growth,” he said.
“With this approach, Governor Idris has created an impact in uplifting the living standard of the populace and earned their trust for continuity, to enable him to consolidate on the successes already achieved,” the Commissioner explained.
Birnin Kebbi, however, listed the newly awarded projects, which include the construction of the Police Cottages–Nagari Science College Road in Birnin Kebbi; the construction of access roads and drainages at Bayan Tasha in Birnin Kebbi; the rehabilitation of the Bunza–Makera Junction Road; the rehabilitation of the Birnin Lafiya–Gulma–Natsini Road; and the construction of access roads and drainages behind Azbir in Birnin Kebbi metropolis, as landmark achievements.
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