The Kaduna state government has announced that the 17-kilometre Kayarda-Dan Alhaji road in Lere Local Government Area is nearing completion, with 95 per cent of the project finished. The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency, Dr Abdullahi Baba Ahmad, made this disclosure during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Lere and Kubau Local Government Areas.
According to Dr Baba Ahmad, the outstanding 1.5-kilometre section of the road will be completed within the next week. He attributed the project to PW Nigeria Limited, the contractor handling the construction. The road serves as a vital link between several farming communities and the Kano road, and its completion is expected to ease transportation and facilitate the movement of agricultural produce.
The project is part of the state government's efforts to improve connectivity, boost economic activities, and ease the movement of people and goods across the state. During the inspection, Dr Baba Ahmad also visited the ongoing construction of township roads in Pambegua. He reported that the hydraulic structures had been completed, while drainage works were 90 per cent complete.
The Pambegua and Zuntu township roads, including the Zuntu Palace road in Kubau Local Government Area, are expected to be completed soon. Dr Baba Ahmad expressed satisfaction with the quality of the drainage structures and the results of the sub-base density tests. The Kaduna State Roads Agency is overseeing the implementation of these projects.
Local government officials and community leaders have commended the state government for the project. The Chairman of Lere Local Government Area, Alhaji Jafaru Ahmad Saminaka, described the project as a major intervention for communities along the route. He appreciated the government's efforts to improve infrastructure in the area.
Residents and traders have also expressed satisfaction with the project. The Market Head of Kwanar Zogole, Nura Usman, commended the government, saying the project would improve accessibility and boost economic activities in the community. Usman noted that the installation of solar lights fulfilled a promise made to residents.
Similarly, the Chief of Pambegua, Abdullahi Idris, appreciated the state government for the road construction, saying it would benefit residents and traders in the area. The completion of the Kayarda-Dan Alhaji road and other township roads is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and community.
Key points
- The 17km Kayarda-Dan Alhaji road is 95% complete and expected to be finished within a week.
- The project aims to improve connectivity, boost economic activities, and ease the movement of people and goods.
- Local leaders and residents have commended the state government for the project, citing its potential to improve accessibility and economic activities.
