The Federal Government has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the Lambata-Bida-Mokwa-Makera-Kontagora highway in Niger State at a cost of N1.5 trillion, as Minister of Works, David Umahi, called for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election to enable him to complete ongoing road projects nationwide.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held in Bida with Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, representing the President.
Speaking at the event, Umahi disclosed that the Federal Government was executing 5,500 kilometres of new and ongoing road projects across the country, with Niger State accounting for 1,055 kilometres.
He described the highway as a potential fifth legacy road project of the Tinubu administration, citing its length, the use of reinforced concrete pavement and the participation of the Dangote Group through the Federal Government’s infrastructure tax-credit scheme.
The minister said Tinubu needed another four-year term to complete the numerous road projects initiated...
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