Niger State Governor, North-Central Nigeria, Umar Mohammed Bago, says the State Government has sought the approval of the Federal Government through the Ministry of Works for permission to reconstruct the Lapai-Gulu-Muye Federal road.
The Governor disclosed this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of township roads in Lapai Local Government Area.
Bago, who reiterated his unwavering determination to transform the State, also revealed that the State Government is seeking support from the FIRS/NNPC through a tax credit scheme for the road project, in addition to the ones recently granted.
He added that the State Government intends to renovate the General Hospital in Lapai, as well as revive the water project that the late former Governor of the State, Abdulkadir Abdullahi Kure, started from Katcha to Agaie and Lapai.
Regarding the State government’s agricultural reform, Governor Umar Mohammed Bago encouraged people to embrace mechanized agriculture, the government would provide the needed support for their benefit.
Similarly, the Governor was in Agaie, where he also performed the groundbreaking for township roads.
He said, “Plans are underway for the construction of other roads in the local Government, including the road leading to Baro Port.”
The Governor also assured the people that Agaie General Hospital will be renovated and equipped for improved healthcare service delivery, while the central market will also get a facelift to improve socio-economic activities.
In their separate remarks, Lapai Council Chairman, Mohammed Musa Kirikpo, and the Chairman of Agaie Local Government Council, Ibrahim Sayuti Aliyu appreciated the Farmer Governor for extending his infrastructural development in rural areas and called for sustained efforts.
Lantana Nasir
