KADUNA: Gov Sani promises to complete abandoned road projects

The Governor, who performed the ceremony near the Kabala Costain link bridge on Wednesday, said that his administration has already mobilised the contractor to ensure that the remaining 70% of the project is completed in record time.

He said that the road is a vital artery that will connect the vibrant communities of Kaduna South to Kaduna North Local Government Areas, adding that the project is more than an infrastructure, but a lifeline, channel for commerce and a pathway to opportunity.

According to him, the road will also serve as an alternative route for long distance travellers in the event of traffic congestion on other roads, thereby enhancing “easy movement for those traveling from the Northeastern and Northwestern parts of the country to the Federal Capital Territory and beyond.”

Governor Sani recalled that he had promised the people of Kaduna State to construct 50 kilometres of road in all the 23 local government areas during his campaign tour as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“In the past 20 months, our administration has initiated over 78 road projects across Kaduna State, covering a total of approximately 775 kilometres. These projects are not just numbers; they represent the dreams and aspirations of our people.

“On December 24, 2024, we commissioned 21 of these road projects. We are steadily fulfilling our promises to the good people of Kaduna State. We are simultaneously transforming rural and urban poor communities that have often been overlooked. We understand that infrastructure is the backbone of development, and we will continue to prioritise projects that uplift our citizens and improve their quality of life.”

The Governor praised the people of Kaduna State for the prevailing peace, adding that the state has not experienced any ethno-religious crisis in the last 22 months.

He emphasised the nexus between peace and development, adding that there cannot be development without peace in any society.

In his welcome address, the Managing Director of Kaduna State Roads Agency, Abdullahi Baba Ahmed, disclosed that outstanding debts related to the completed portion of the Kabala Costain to Aliyu Makama Dual Link Road totalled N2.2 billion.

The Managing Director announced that Governor Uba Sani “has already approved and mobilised the contractor with more than half or 50% of the funds to complete this great project.”

According to him, one of the primary reasons the previous administration abandoned this project in December 2022 was the significant geological challenges encountered during the construction phase.