Niger State Approves N3.5 Billion Compensation On Minna-Bida Road Project

Niger State Governor Umar Bago has given the approval for N3.5billion Naira as compensation to communities affected by the Minna -Bida Roads project in the State.

The Governor who said that a committee has been constituted towards payment, said his administration has resolved all the setbacks on the Minna-Bida road project.

Governor Bago made the disclosure when he met with officials of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, co-financiers of the Minna-Bida Road project in Abuja Nigeria’s Capital.

The Governor in a statement by his spokesperson Bologi Ibrahim, requested the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to fast-track the ongoing processes to enable a ground breaking ceremony of the project in November 2023.

“Upgrading of roads in the State will significantly address infrastructural deficit, pointing out that the State Government has identified 28 roads spanning a collective distance of 803km that will be reconstructed”. added Governor Bago.

While seeking for more collaboration with the development partner in the areas of Agriculture to ensure food security, the Governor appreciated the Islamic Development Bank for its cooperation and willingness to support the State.

The Country Operations Manager, Regional Hub of Abuja, Mamadou Bah identified motivation as a key factor that will play out in achieving the set objectives and assured that the Islamic Development Bank will continue to partner the State Government in other key areas of development.

He further appreciated Niger State Government’s commitment to meeting the needs of its citizens.

The Operations Lead Manager for the Minna-Bida road project, Alagi Gaye assured Nigerlites that the project will be completed at the stipulated time and will not compromise quality.

Olusola Akintonde