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From Scholastica Onyeka, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has flagged off construction of 16 roads within the Makurdi metropolis measuring 15.39 Kilometres.
The roads is constructed at the cost of about N6 billion and should be completed within 11 months.
Speaking at the event, Alia appreciated Benue people for their faith in him since his inauguration on May 29.
The governor recalled that during the campaign, he had promised better life to the people, saying the roads are among such primises kept.
“The construction of 16 Nos. roads, measuring 15.39 km within Makurdi Metropolis which is monumental, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to revolutionize the infrastructure of Benue State as we prepare to lay the foundation of a New Benue within our 100 days in office.”
The roads for construction include Odeh-Ageh-John Felse Street (1.08km) with Spur to Akuma Abanyam and Othaniel Taanghar Street, Orkuma Akunda Street (810 meters), Lush Street (580 meters) and Augustinian Community Roads (1.13km) all in New GRA part of Makurdi as well as Nigerian Navy Barracks Road (1.98km), Keghem Malu street (420 meters) along the Adeke/Achusa area.
At the Wurukum part of Makurdi, David Jebe Street (1.33km), Kormya City Guest House — Akpeme (450 meters), Tyagher Gbaa Street (640 meters), Victoria Aende Street (590 meters), Keke NAPEP Street 1.450 km) will be done, North Bank area has Ghandi Street (1.43km), Federal Low-Cost Housing Road (1.1km) while the High Level part of Makurdi has Eight Avenue (760meters) and lorkyaa Ako street (extension) (700 meters) with Ikeja —Sokoto Street (73 0meters) in the Wadata part of Makurdi.
He said the construction of the roads would be a significant step towards achieving the goal of providing quality infrastructure for the people adding “these roads will not only improve transportation within the city, but also create job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.”
