Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Monday flagged off the construction of 16 different roads within the Makurdi metropolis covering 15.39 Km.
The roads are expected to be completed within 11 months at the cost of N6 billion.
Flagging off the construction of arterial roads, the governor appreciated the people of the state for having faith in him and stated that the flag off of the roads was part of his campaign promises to make significant milestones in his commitment to revolutionize the infrastructure in the state.
The governor listed the roads for construction to include; Odeh-Ageh-John Felse Street (1.08km) with Spur to Akuma Abanyam and Othaniel Taanghar Street, Orkuma Akunda Street (810 meters), Lush Street (580 meters) and Augustinian Community Roads (1.13km) all in New GRA part of Makurdi as well as Nigerian Navy Barracks Road (1.98km), Keghem Malu street (420 meters) along the Adeke/Achusa area.
Amongst them were; David Jebe Street (1.33km), Kormya City Guest House — Akpeme (450 meters), Tyagher Gbaa Street (640 meters),
Victoria Aende Street (590 meters) and Keke NAPEP Street 1.450 km) will be done, North Bank area has Ghandi Street (1.43km), Federal Low-Cost Housing Road (1.1km), while the High-Level part of Makurdi has Eight Avenue (760meters) and lorkyaa Ako street (extension) (700 meters) with Ikeja —Sokoto Street (73 0meters) in the Wadata part of Makurdi.
Governor Alia said, “The construction of 16 Nos. Roads, measuring 15.39 km within Makurdi Metropolis, which is monumental, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to revolutionize the infrastructure of Benue State as we prepare to lay the foundation of a New Benue within our 100 days in office.”
The governor charged the contractor (M/s Triacta Nigeria Limited) to be diligent, adhere to the specified requirements, and complete the works within the stipulated time frame.
In his own speech, the Project Engineer, Nabil Nassar, who appreciated the state government for entrusting the organization with the road project, solicited the cooperation of all stakeholders in Makurdi for a peaceful atmosphere for the timely and successful execution of the project.
Chairman of the Technical Committee on Infrastructural Planning and Implementation, Engr Gabriel Akpen, said that the construction of the 15.3km roads was the first phase and added that roads across the state will be captured in the second phase.
He said, “This is the first phase, in the second phase, other roads, even beyond Makurdi, especially in the rural areas, will be considered. The cost is just about N6 billion.
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