In a bid to boost economic activities and enhance security in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna state, Governor Uba Sani, has flagged off a 35.6-kilometer road reconstruction project linking 62 agrarian communities, which aims to address infrastructural deficits, and boost agriculture.
Speaking while flagging off the 35.6 kilometres on Saturday, said the road project, which would connect Bagoma to Gagumi through several villages, is expected to improve the social and economic conditions of the people.
“It will enhance the movement of people and agricultural produce from farms to markets, reduce post-harvest losses, and create direct and indirect jobs during the construction period”, he said.
According to him, the Rural Transformation Drive aimed to address infrastructural deficits, bridge the urban-rural divide, and boost agriculture.
He highlighted that his administration had prioritized infrastructure development, with 62 road projects totalling 817km launched across the state since 2023.
“My presence here to flag off the re-construction of this 35.6km road from Bagoma to Gagumi through Ungwan Fari, Idi Labo, Awaro, Tashan Keji, and Sabon Layi marks the beginning of the restoration of peace and stability to this long-suffering and troubled Local Government.
“Birnin Gwari Local Government is a major gateway to many parts of Nigeria. It is a resource-rich local government. It has huge mineral deposits and arable land for farming.
“Our administration’s Rural Transformation Drive is fast gathering momentum. We are addressing our infrastructural deficits, bridging the urban-rural divide, reinventing local economies, boosting agriculture, and making rural living a pleasurable experience,” the governor added.