Uruvukura – Ahogede – Idozumi Join “Smile Family” as GYB Asphalts Touches Their Road
…As Works and Commissioner Engr Abubakar Ohere Cautions Road Users
The Kogi State government has promised to continue to embark on massive projects that will attract more development into the state.
The State Commissioner for Works and Housing, Engr. Abubakar Ohere gave the assurance on Tuesday while inspecting the laying of asphalt on the ongoing reconstruction of Ahogede – Idozumi road.
According to the Commissioner, the Government’s infrastructural development, as a catalyst for economic growth, has been a priority of Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB).
He stressed that the current administration in Kogi State would not relent on road infrastructure to attract investors as part efforts to enhance agricultural development across the State.
“With ongoing construction, the road is now witnessing the laying of asphalt to improve the quality of the job.
“The road as it is, once completed will stand the test of time with it’s gradual completion, while people living within the axis will enjoy the positive economic Development the road will bring back to them”, the Commissioner stated.
Engr. Ohere added that the road is been constructed in compliance with Gov. Yahaya Bello’s directives that the “The materials being use must be of high quality standard in order to enable the road stands the test of time.”
Engr. Ohere observed that “For the past few years in Kogi State, what the people are witnessing now in terms of development has not occurred in the history of road construction in the state.
The Commissioner, while pin-pointing the importance of infrastructural development as a means of attracting more people into the state to accelerate the economic growth. “The current administration under the leadership of His Excellency, will continue to rebranding the entire state through his economic and infrastructural development plan.”
He express satisfaction with the quality of the road and the commitment of the contractors handling the project to meet up with date line.
He noted that the project had reached an appreciable stage, reiterating Governor Yahaya Bello administration’s determination to see all ongoing projects completed in the shortest possible time.
