Kaduna Government to Address Zango Bridge Erosion Issues

The Kaduna state government has announced a rural road transformation plan that includes a road in Zango Urban Ward, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, due to concerns regarding erosion damage to a bridge in the community. Engr. Joseph Bege Gaiya, the Chairman of Zangon Kataf LGA, made this announcement during a radio programme on Invicta FM.

He addressed reports that he halted a bridge rehabilitation project allegedly initiated by Gideon Jock Yaji, clarifying that Jock had not undertaken the reconstruction but had donated ₦1 million to support community repair efforts. Gaiya stated that he contacted Jock to verify the project's scope and necessary approvals from the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA).

Jock explained that his donation was made after being informed by a political party ward chairman about residents mobilizing funds for the bridge repairs. Gaiya noted that the bridge had suffered significant erosion damage and that the donation was insufficient for the necessary repairs.

He expressed optimism that the state government's intervention would meet the community's infrastructure needs.