The Katsina State Executive Council has approved the release of N74.5 billion for the construction of additional township roads in the metropolis.
The state’s Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Mr Sani Magaji-Ingawa, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the Council’s resolutions in Katsina on Monday.
Ingawa said the project included construction of the eastern bypass, stretching from Dutsin-ma road to Kano road, passing through Daura road and terminating at Yandaki village in Kaita Local Government area.
He added that the project involved the dualisation of the Katsina Central Mosque road through Kofar-Marusa to Kiddies roundabout which terminates at the WTC roundabout. “Another area to be dualised is the Yandaki-Shinkafi to Kofar-Sauri road in the metropolis,” he said.
The commissioner said another project was the extension of the dual carriageway from Airport Junction to the proposed bye-pass along Daura Road as well as the extension of the dual carriageway from Barhin Estate to the proposed bye-pass along Mani Road and dualisation of the Water Board Roundabout through Kofar-Sauri to Katsina Central Mosque.
He added that the road behind Central Police Station to Kofar Kaura underpass would also be dualised.
According to him, the projects have been awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) with an expected completion period of 24 months.
He explained that the contracts for the projects were awarded under the State Urban Renewal Project, saying it would significantly improve urban infrastructure and boost business activities.
Meanwhile, the News Agency of Nigeria reports that Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated the construction of a six-kilometre bypass road from Sabon Tasha to Juji in Chikun Local Government Area.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday in Kaduna, marking a significant step towards enhancing connectivity in the seemingly neglected Sabon Tasha region.
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In addition to this, Sani initiated the construction of a 35-kilometre road connecting Gadar Gayan in Igabi Local Government with Gwaraji and Maraban Kujama in Chikun LGA.
The governor emphasized that these projects were part of his administration’s commitment to narrowing the gap between rural and urban areas, making rural living more enjoyable.
Flanked by his Deputy Dr Hadiza Balarabe, Sani highlighted the immediate employment opportunities generated by these initiatives, especially benefiting the communities along the 35-kilometer road.
He projected that upon completion in 12 months, the road would link farming communities to markets, significantly aiding agricultural productivity.
The Chairman of Chikun LGA, Mr Salasi Musa, said that the road projects would have a positive impact on the economy and lives of thousands of people in Sabon Tasha, Juji, and adjoining communities.
