By Imran Musa
The Kebbi State Government says it has completed 25 major infrastructure projects, while seven others are at advanced stages of execution and 19 new contracts have been awarded across the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris said the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed-BK, disclosed this at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.
Ahmed-BK said the projects cover road construction and rehabilitation, office complexes, transport terminals, drainage systems, bridges and other essential public infrastructure.
He explained that the projects were part of the administration’s efforts to fulfil its campaign promises and address longstanding infrastructure deficits inherited from previous administrations.
The commissioner noted that improved road networks and other public infrastructure were essential to boosting economic activities, facilitating the transportation of agricultural produce, improving access to social services and attracting private investment.
He said the administration’s road construction and rehabilitation projects had eased transportation difficulties, improved connectivity and opened up rural communities to greater socioeconomic opportunities.
Highlighting some of the newly awarded contracts, Ahmed-BK mentioned the rehabilitation of the 32.7-kilometre Birnin Lafiya–Gulma–Natsini Road in Argungu Local Government Area, with a completion period of 12 months.
He also listed the construction of access roads and drainage infrastructure behind Azbir Arena among the new projects.
The commissioner described the newly constructed Central Motor Park in Birnin Kebbi as a major infrastructure achievement, noting that it was designed to improve transportation services, generate revenue, create jobs and stimulate commercial activities.
According to him, the establishment of the Kebbi State Transportation Authority, the acquisition of mass transit buses and the development of the modern motor park have contributed to transforming the state’s transportation system.
Ahmed-BK said sustained investment in roads and drainage infrastructure was particularly important to Kebbi because of its agrarian economy and emerging opportunities in solid minerals development.
He added that improved infrastructure would strengthen agricultural value chains, facilitate trade, enhance access to markets and make the state more attractive to investors.
The commissioner urged residents to support the administration’s continuity agenda, arguing that a second term for Governor Nasir Idris would enable the government to consolidate its achievements and extend development to more communities.
He expressed confidence that continued investment in infrastructure would accelerate economic growth, increase productivity and improve the living standards of the people.
