Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni yesterday flagged-off the construction of 40 kilometres Gujba-Mutai road as part of his post insurgency project.
The Governor, during the flag-off ceremony, said, “the project is a very strategic road, the Gujba-Mutai road, as part of our recovery drive to rebuild our communities, promote economic activities and to reclaim means of livelihood to our people”.
“It is gratifying that the reconstruction of the 40 kilometres Gujba-Mutai road is to be executed under the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP).”
The project has two different sections: the first section has been flagged off today, which is 40kms from Gujba to Mutai, while the second section will soon be flagged off from Mutai to Ngalda (54kms).
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“The contract has been awarded to a reputable company LEVANT CONSTRUCTION Limited, after going through the required due processes transparently, at the cost of Six Billion, Three Hundred and Ninety-Seven Million, Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-One Naira, Twenty-Two Kobo (N6, 397,939,331.22) with a completion period of 12 months”.
He revealed that there is also a commitment by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to reconstruct the Mutai-Ngalda sector of the road. This according to him will give the entire Gujba-Ngalda road a complete facelift to facilitate easy movement of goods and services in these areas.
The poor state of the road over the years, Governor Buni observed had militated against exploiting the huge agricultural and economic potentials in this area.
“Therefore, the reconstruction of this road will no doubt increase the volume of trade in Mutai and Ngalda weekly markets, stimulate more economic growth, improve revenue generation and boost employment opportunities.”
“I am also optimistic that the road will attract business and investment opportunities from within and the neighbouring states in view of the rich potentials endowed in this area. This project is a reflection of our collective drive to post-insurgency resettlement, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.”
The Governor also called on the contractor to execute the road project in accordance with the dictates of the contractual agreements and specifications to ensure quality work and timely completion of the project.
“In the same vein, I enjoin the people of Gujba Local Government area and specifically, the communities along the road to support and cooperate with the contractor to ensure successful completion of the project”.
“As you are aware, this administration places a high premium on road construction. It is a veritable tool for economic prosperity. We have in the last 18 months, undertook the construction of nine township road projects some of which have been completed while others are on-going”.
“We have constructed and commissioned the Buni Yadi and Babbangida township roads, while Jajimaji and Damagum have since been completed and awaiting official commissioning. We are currently constructing more in Nguru, Geidam, Gashua, Damaturu and Potiskum”.
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