To facilitate linkage with other parts of Kebbi State, the Governor, Nasir Idris, on Monday flagged off the construction of rural roads project at Yauri Highway/Hundeji town in Shanga Local Government Area of the State.
The road project, which is under the Kebbi State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketting Project, (RAAMP) is being handled by RIBALKA Construction Company.
Speaking at the occasion, the Governor said that the flag off of the road project signified a significant milestone in the fulfilment of his campaign promises.
His administration, he said, would remain focused in providing the direly-needed dividends of democracy to make life better for the people of the State.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, YAHAYA SARKI, the Governor said ''Democracy is all about making life better for people, we will continue to make life better for our people, we will continue to embark on more projects in Yauri,"
Idris announced that his administration would flag off free distribution of fertiliser to farmers on Tuesday with the aim of boosting food production in the state.
''My administration will not in anyway sale fertiliser to the farmers but rather distribute it free of charge as we promised,"he vowed.
He also said that President Bola Tinubu has approved the revocation of the contract for KoKo /Dabai road, disclosing that after documentation of the road, the flag off for the re- construction would be performed.
Idris reiterated the determination of his administration to continue with people-oriented projects across the State.
''Schools are undergoing renovation, new ones are being constructed with the provision of instructional materials.
'"Constitution of roads is ongoing across the state, contract for renovation of our general hospitals in Birnin Kebbi, Argungu, Yauri, Zuru and Koko have been awarded so that patients will not have to be moved from one hospital to another," he said
The Governor, while acknowledging the return of peace in Yauri Emirate, assured the Emir of Yauri of his willingness to continue to support the security agencies to protect farmers for increased production.
Speaking earlier, the State Coordinator of RAAMP, Idris Adamu said the 6.55 kilometers road was expected to be completed in one year at the total cost of over N518 million.
''I welcome the governor for the official flag off of Yauri to Hundeji road construction.
"The duration for the completion of this rural road is one year, however, it is anticipated that the contractor will complete it in 8 months," he added
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Shehu Muazu expressed appreciation to the Governor for his effort in providing infrastructural development in the State.
The Emir of Yauri, Dr.Muhammadu Zayyanu Abdullahi thanked the governor for his developmental efforts in his emirate.
He appealed for the extension of the road projects to other neighbouring communities in the area and promised the unalloyed support of his people to the Kauran Gwandu-led administration.