BAGO:RECONSTRUCTION OF JEBBA-MAKERA- KONTAGORA ROAD TO COMMENCE SOON

Niger State governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that the reconstruction of the Jebba -Makera-Kontagora road will soon commence to ease the plight of road users plying the routes.

The farmer governor disclosed this in Kontagora where he had Ramadan iftar with the Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Barau Mu’azu II along with other stakeholders from the Emirate.

Farmer Umaru Bago said, the road reconstruction which is to be sponsored by Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote when completed will boost the socio-economic status of the State due to its strategic importance where businessmen move their products in and out of the State.

He used the medium to appreciate the people of Kontagora emirate for their continued support to his administration adding that, he will continue to deliver more dividends of democracy to them.

Farmer Umaru Bago appealed for calm and patience as the government continues in its quest to address security challenges while also calling on them to be vigilant.

Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Barau Mu’azu II in his remarks commended the farmer governor for his concern to the Emirate especially his efforts aimed at curbing the challenges of insecurity.

The Emir appealed for more decisive action in that regard even as he reassured the farmer governor of Kontagora’s Emirate support to enable his administration deliver on its mandate to the people.

The former Niger State governor and Senator representing Niger North Senatorial District, Sen. Abubakar Sani Bello, member representing Kontagora/Wushishi/Mashegu/Mariga federal constituency, Abdullahi Idris Garba and other key stakeholders from Kontagora Emirate attended the historic event.This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Bologi Ibrahim,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State