The reconstruction and dualisation of the 83-kilometre Minna-Bida road, co-financed by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

and Abu Dhabi Development Fund were among other issues that top the discussions of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago with the Vice President of the IsDB, Mansur Muktar, at the Royal Guest Palace in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Governor Umaru Bago who was among the entourage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Saudi Arabia, used the opportunity to deepen the already-established relationship between the State and IsDB.

Governor Umaru Bago was flanked by Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda, Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed and the Minister of Budget and Planning Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu during the discussions which also focused on various collaborative areas.

Recall that 163 Million U.S Dollars has been earmarked for the Minna-Bida road project out of which the Islamic Development Bank will provide 86.64 Million U.S Dollars, 44.76 Million from the Abu Dhabi Development Fund while the Niger State Government is to provide 31.6 Million U.S Dollars.

A startup workshop had also been organized for the project.

Bologi Ibrahim

Chief Press Secretary to Niger State Governor

14/11/2023