Bauchi Assembly Calls for Urgent Road Construction

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently construct the approximately 17-kilometer Yalwan Duguri–Gayar–Mukal–Darma–Kunkar–Mumbana–Kumbala road in the Duguri/Gwana Constituency of the Alkaleri Local Government Area. This motion was sponsored by Hon. Bala Abdullahi Dan during a plenary session.

Dan highlighted that the road connects several densely populated agrarian communities reliant on crop production and livestock rearing. He noted that the poor condition of the road has led to transportation difficulties, particularly during the rainy season, affecting the evacuation of farm produce and increasing costs.

The Assembly emphasized that the road's neglect has hindered access to healthcare, education, and markets, contributing to rural poverty. The motion was co-sponsored by several lawmakers, including the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y. Suleiman.

The Assembly urged the Executive Arm of Government to prioritize the road's construction and allocate budgetary provisions for its survey, design, and execution in the upcoming fiscal year.