We also constructed reinforced concrete line drain and repaired a completely failed section and made Birnin-Kebbi to Sokoto border pothole free through a very impactful programme called Operation Safe Connect to Your Destination
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency, FERMA, in Kebbi, says it will complete the three ongoing direct labour road projects within three weeks in the state.
The Engineer in-charge of FERMA in Kebbi, Rilwanu Usman, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.
He said the Renewed Hope in FERMA under the leadership of Dr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, believed in carrying out its mandate to the fullest.
“You can see it for yourself that we addressed the problem of water pounding along the same Gotomo-Argungu- Sokoto road by constructing four cells box culverts at Wali in December 2023.
“We also constructed reinforced concrete line drain and repaired a completely failed section and made Birnin-Kebbi to Sokoto border pothole free through a very impactful programme called Operation Safe Connect to Your Destination.
“Through the programme, we made Birnin Kebbi- Argungu- Sokoto border, and Kalgo- Kamba road pothole free; as well as Bunza- Dakin gari- Kende, which is a link to federal roads, pothole free.
“As a result of this programme, the rate of accidents have now reduced drastically as some of the accidents recorded in the past were attributed to potholes, ” he said.
Usman reiterated the commitment of FERMA boss to make all federal roads in the state and even beyond pothole free, and motorable all-year round within the limit of available resources.
He commended Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi for efforts in constructing befitting roads and providing them with solar streetlights and providing enabling environment for the agency to thrive.
“We also commend the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, for his support and encouragement to the agency in the state in particular and country at large,” Usman said.