President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his dedication and resolve to achieve self-sufficiency in food production in Nigeria before the end of his term.
This commitment was reiterated during the launch of the construction of the 84km, N169.7bn Bida-Minna Road in Niger State, specifically in the Kakakpagi, Katch Local Government Area.
Represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the President reassured that the Federal Government will collaborate with states to bring progress and development to their citizens.
He mentioned, “For governments at all levels to grow, there must be cordial relationships. The Federal Government will support Niger to ensure that the desired prosperity is derived. Nigeria will be self-sufficient in food production during my administration.
“Road construction will save lives and create avenues for greater economic development.”
President Bola Tinubu praised the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, a highly respected traditional ruler and chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, for maintaining peace and stability in his territory.
He added, “As a traditional title holder of Jagaba Borgu since about 20 years ago, I am also a son of Niger and I will be part of anything that will bring development to the people of the state.”
Here’s a paraphrased version of Governor Umaru Bago’s remarks:
Today’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Bida-Minna Road marks the fulfillment of a promise we made to the people of Niger State under our New Niger Agenda. This project will deliver a high-quality, 84km dual-carriageway with modern features like streetlights, interchanges, and underpasses at both ends, demonstrating our commitment to keeping our promises.
This project is of paramount economic importance to us as a state. Therefore, the groundbreaking ceremony we are witnessing today is a paradigm shift from the usual lip services of the past.
“This demonstrates our commitment towards building world-class road infrastructure that will endure over time to make Niger a reference point in terms of infrastructure and socio-economic development in Nigeria.
“We are poised to change the negative narratives in line with our ambitious New Niger Agenda.”
