Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago disclosed that his administration has resolved all the setbacks on the Minna-Bida road project.
The Governor made the disclosure when he met with officials of the Islamic Development Bank and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, co-financiers of the Minna-Bida Road project at its Office, in Abuja.
Bago said an approval of N3.5b has been obtained to be paid as compensation to those affected by the road project adding that a committee has been constituted towards payment.
He requested the Islamic Development Bank to fast-track the ongoing processes to enable a groundbreaking ceremony of the project in November this year.
The governor admitted that upgrading roads in the State will significantly address the infrastructural deficit, pointing out that the State Government has identified 28 roads spanning a collective distance of 803 km that will be reconstructed.
While seeking more collaboration with the development partner in the area of Agriculture to ensure food security, the Governor appreciated the Islamic Development Bank for its cooperation and willingness to support the State.
The Country Operations Manager, Regional Hub of Abuja, Mamadou Alpha Bah identified motivation as a key factor that will play out in achieving the set objectives and assured that the Islamic Development Bank will continue to partner with the State Government in other key areas of development.
He appreciated the Niger State Government’s commitment to meeting the needs of its citizens.
The Operations Lead Manager for the Minna-Bida road project, Alagi Basiru Gaye assured Nigerlites that the project will be completed at the stipulated time and will not compromise quality.
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