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From Paul Orude Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Friday held the ground breaking ceremony to mark the commencement of the construction of 2.6km internal roads project at the Bauchi State University Main Campus at the cost of N1.8 billion.
Speaking during the ceremony, Mohammed said his administration had embarked on accelerated projects to improve urban and rural life in the three senatorial districts of the state.
Governor Mohammed said the gesture was to address the yearnings and aspirations of the people of the state who suffered neglect by successive administrations.
“We have therefore adopted a holistic approach to reverse the trend of infrastructural deficit and decay in the state,” he said
Just recently he performed a ground breaking ceremony of the dualization of 11km Ningi Township Road, and granted approvals for the rehabilitation and construction of many other roads across the state.
“There is no gainsaying the fact that when this road is completed the main campus of the Bauchi State University, Gadau, would wear a new look, feel the impact of good governance and provide conducive environment for learning,” he stated.
“We have engaged the services of a competent contractor, Messrs Habibu Engineering Nigeria Limited to execute this important project that would cost the government the sum of N1,817,595,378.83.
“The project has a distance of 2.6km with stone base, asphalt wearing course, storm water drainage and solar street lights.
“I have directed the Ministry for Works and Transport to closely supervise the project from its commencement to completion.”
Earlier in his remarks, Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Fatima Tahir, thanked the governor for the unflinching support that his administration was giving towards creating a conducive and harmonious learning environment in the university.
Tahir said the governor ‘s commitment to the university has contributed immensely in turning the Bauchi State University into one of the biggest universities in the North East.
She assured that the Senate, Council and management would continue to strive to ensure that the investments made by the current administration yielded the need fruits.
