The Federal Government yesterday commenced work on the Mayo-Belwa-Jada-Ganye-Toungo road in Adamawa valued at N22.69 billion.
The project was inaugurated by the Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustafa Shehuri in Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa.
According to Shehuri, work on the 112 kilometres road is in fulfillment of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administrationโs promises to people of the area.
โThis project is in fulfillment of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to address the infrastructure deficit in the country, which is aimed at providing the much needed impetus to stimulate economic growth and the ease of doing business.
โThe 112 kilomtres road which terminates at Toungo, serves as a vital link between Taraba and the Republic of Cameroon, as well as to the Mambilla Hydro Power Plant, the Gashaka-Gumti National park and several agricultural communities.
โConsequently, due to the strategic nature of the important towns and cities it cuts across, the road attracts high vehicular traffic all year round,โ Shehuri said.
He said the contract was awarded to Messrs Triacta Nigeria ltd., and was expected to be delivered within 36 months.
In his remarks, Gov. Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa commended the federal government for the project which he said would go a long way in transforming the state in various sectors.
