Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has commissioned 43 km of double-coated surface dressed rural roads connecting Suleja-Abuchi-Izom and Farindoki-Old Gawu communities in Suleja and Gurara Local Government Areas in Niger East Senatorial District of the state. This is part of 235kms rural roads projects targeted in the state for double coat surface dressing. He disclosed that the state government has institutionalised rural roads maintenance activities by engaging the rural people along the corridors of the roads for the management and maintenance of the roads. “Our overall target is to improve the capacity of our farmers to get the best out of their farms and sell products competitively in the markets; which is a prerequisite for sustainable rural development”, he said. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello while Interacting with the community leaders at Farindoki, the leaders expressed appreciation to the governor and requested a police outpost, water, electricity and repair of a mosque.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 14, 2021 18:56 UTC