By Samuel Luka
The Bauchi State Government has approved a number of road and infrastructure projects across the state.
The Commissioner for Works, Prof. Titus Ketkuka, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the end of the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Bauchi, on Tuesday.
Ketkuka said he presented the projects to Council for approval, following the conclusion of due process.
He said eligible contractors have been approved to execute the projects, which he described as very important to the development of the state.
According to him, the approved projects include the provision and installation of solar lights along Jos Road, from Gidanmai to Miri Village in Bauchi metropolis.
Others are the construction of a Central Mosque at the Nigeria Air Force Base, Bauchi; rehabilitation of Siri-miya - Warji road; and restoration of the dilapidated Rishi-Rahama road in Toro Local Government Area.
Also approved is the rehabilitation of untarred roads along Yelwan Tudu, Angwan Ngas, Yelwan Tsakani - Lushi roads in Bauchi metropolis.
He said a number of streets would also be provided at Sa'adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, and Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare, while design and construction of road at Adamu Tafawa Balewa College, Kangere, was also approved, among others.
"We also have Gaji - Duguri road along Yashi road, rehabilitation of Mararraban Gumau in Toro Local Government Area, construction of Zango - Gwallaga - Mayaka road. Others are construction of Boi - Gambar - Sara - Marti - Lere road. These projects include those that have been started. We have design and construction of Ningi - Kano road," Ketkuka said.
The Commissioner said the approvals reflect Governor Bala Mohammed's passion for the development of Bauchi State.
He expressed delight at the approval of the projects, noting that they would improve infrastructure, enhance security through street lighting, and ease movement across the benefitting communities.
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