The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has come out to say that work will continue on the Ilorin-Kabba road when rain is over and funds are available.
Lai Mohammed shared this today at the celebration of 2019 Igbomina Day and launch of N200 million Development Fund at Isanlu Isin community, near Omu-Aran in Kwara.
According to him, the recently awarded N58 billion contract for the Bida-Sachi-Patigi road and the Napenko Bridge along that road, which connected Kwara State with 2 other states, Niger and Kogi is one of the biggest coming to Kwara.
His words, “I think that, undoubtedly one of the biggest projects that are coming to Kwara is the award, by the Federal Government, of the N58 billion Naira contract for the Bida-Sachi-Patigi Road.
“The project includes the Napenko Bridge along that road, which links Kwara with two other States, Niger and Kogi.
“This bridge is the shortest link between the North and the South.
“Even though we know its importance, it was when the Jebba-Mokwa bridge got bad that some travellers discovered its strategic importance.
“When completed, the bridge will boost economic activitities for our people in Kwara, just like for the people of Kogi and Niger,”
“The rehabilitation of some township roads in Oro and Omu Aran, which I facilitated and where work is either completed or ongoing, is an example of such efforts.
“I am also happy to announce that one of my friends, whom I approached for support, has agreed to provide medical equipment for the Primary Health Centre at Oro as well as educational materials for the University of Ilorin.
”I am making more contacts which I expect to come to fruition soon, and help bring development to our community.”
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