Tinubu Launches N1.8 Trillion Highway Project in Niger
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Lambata-Bida-Mokwa-Kontagora highway project, valued at N1.8 trillion, took place in Bida, Niger State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's commitment to infrastructure development, stating that the highway is crucial for economic transformation in the state.
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, highlighted the project's significance as a legacy infrastructure initiative, emphasizing its reinforced concrete pavement for durability. Mohammed Idris Malagi, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, described the project as a testament to the Federal Government's dedication to supporting economic growth.
Engr. Mansur Ahmed, Senior Special Adviser to the President and CEO of Dangote Group, noted that the highway would enhance Nigeria's economic activity and create job opportunities. Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago expressed excitement about the project, viewing it as a landmark investment that would improve livelihoods and economic potential in Niger State.
He thanked the Federal Government and the Dangote Group for their collaboration on this vital infrastructure.
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