The Niger State Government has announced that it has secured approval from the Federal Government to reconstruct the 90-kilometer Kontagora-Rijau road project.
The State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, stated this during his visit to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, Alhaji Muhammadu Barau Mu’azu II, at his Palace in Kontagora.
He explained that the road reconstruction, which will be part of his Urban Renewal Policy, would ease the movement of people and goods, as well as boost socio-economic activities in the area upon completion.
The Governor mentioned that he visited the palace to seek royal blessings while reaffirming his commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the Kontagora Emirate.
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He appreciated the Emirate for the support it has provided to his administration, adding that the visit was also to reciprocate the kind gestures and fulfill some of the promises made to the people.
The Governor equally announced that he would celebrate Eid-il-Fitr in Kontagora as part of efforts to promote brotherhood, love, and unity.
The Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Muhammad Barau Mu’azu II, expressed happiness with the developmental plans of the Governor for the State and reiterated that the Kontagora Emirate would continue to support his policies and programs.
Governor Umaru Bago also commissioned some projects in Kontagora, such as the remodeled Aliyu Tahir e-library executed by the Chairman of Kontagora Local Government Council, Shehu Pawa; the new Office of the Kontagora Emirate Development Initiative, a project by the Sarkin Sudan aimed at the economic, educational, and political development of Kontagora Emirate.
Another project inaugurated by the Governor was a 6-bed capacity health clinic renamed after him, which was built by his Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Falalu Bako Bello, in the Gangaren Saggi Community in Kontagora.
The Governor applauded all the initiatives and urged that education be accorded priority among the youth to accelerate development.