Part of our commitment is the construction of this road project, which is considered critical in the development of this endeavour
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Thursday, commissioned the newly completed 15km Garaku-Gurku-Dari Road in Kokona Local Government Area, built at the cost of N3,670,311,759.22.
According to the Governor, contract for the construction of the road was awarded to the Tongy Group Limited in November 2022, as part of his administration’s policy to provide road infrastructure in the state, in line with his policy of opening opportunities for improved economic activities and well-being of the people.
He stated that his administration acknowledged the significance of transporting agricultural produce and other economic commodities from remote markets to urban areas, which is normally hampered by poor road network.
“This is why our administration over the last five years has taken far-reaching measures to address this situation. Part of our commitment is the construction of this road project, which is considered critical in the development of this endeavour”.
Governor Sule expressed satisfaction with the commissioning of the Garaku-Gurku-Dari Road, commuters traversing the road would find ease in the movement and transportation of both goods and services.
He however reiterated the determination of his administration to deliver more rural roads because of the need for such infrastructure across the state.
He listed three rural roads lined up for flag off soon to include, Angoro-Arusu-Amba-Bassa Road, Ashige-Gidan Buba-Ugah-Fadaman Bauna, Jangwa-Ribi-Agwatashi, Azara-Ampana-Awe, amongst several others.
Governor Sule assured that these projects would soon be flagged off.
He appeal to the people of the area for peace as according to him, enormous amount of lithium has been discovered between Amba and Agwada.