Uba Sani, Kaduna State Governor, has met with the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, to discuss the progress of ongoing road projects in the state.

Sani paid a visit to the minister at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.

In a statement by the governor, released on Tuesday, stating that the meeting’s focused was based on the completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road, the Eastern Bypass in Kaduna, the construction of the Kafanchan-Kwoi Road, and the Mando-Birnin Gwari Road.

“I was pleased to hear of the progress of other important road projects such as the Sokoto-Zamfara-Katsina-Kaduna Road and the Sokoto-Badagry Road project.

“These road projects, when completed, will ease transportation for our citizens, stimulate economic development, facilitate communication, strengthen social and commercial ties, and bridge the gap between rural and urban communities,” the governor said.

The governor congratulated the minister for his efforts in actualising President  Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, directed to improve development across the country and to also address infrastructural deficits.

He further expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far, especially on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road project, which is expected to be completed next year.