2,000 KM of road projects completed by Katsina Govt

[FMINigeria]

The Government of Katsina State says about 2,000 kilometers of roads have been constructed in the state within the last six and a half years.

Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema made this known during the presentation of six Toyota Hilux pick-up vans to the State's Road Maintenance Agency, KASAROMA at Government House, Katsina on Wednesday.

The Governor commended the performance of the Agency in the maintenance of roads in the State and directed the Agency to share the six vehicles among the three Senatorial Zones for effective supervision and monitoring of roads.

Governor Shema used the occasion to express his heart felt condolence on behalf of the Government and people of the State to the families of those who lost their lives following the collapsed bridge along the Katsina-Kano road, and informed that the Federal Government is doing everything possible to repair the damaged bridge.

The Commissioner of Works in the State, Arc. Mustapha Maikudi disclosed that within the last six years the State Government has also purchased equipment worth one billion naira for the Agency. He explained that the Agency which was established in year 2010 has been performing credibly well in roads maintenance within Daura, Katsina and Funtua zone.

Source: 2,000 KM of road projects completed by Katsina Govt
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