Niger State Governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that the State Government has sought the approval of the Federal Government through the Ministry of Works for the permission to reconstruct the Lapai-Gulu-Muye Federal road.

The Farmer Governor disclosed this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of the township roads in Lapai Local Government Area.

Farmer Governor, who reiterated his unwavering determination to transform the State also, revealed that the State Government is also seeking the support of the FIRS/NNPC through tax credit scheme for the road project in addition to the ones recently granted.

He said the State Government intends to renovate the General Hospital Lapai as well as revive the water works project that the Late former Governor of the State, Abdulkadir Abdullahi Kure started from Katcha to Agaie and to Lapai.

Speaking on his Agricultural revolution, the farmer Governor enjoined the people to key into mechanize agriculture as the government would provide the needed support for their benefit.

Similarly, the farmer Governor was in Agaie, where he also performed the groundbreaking of township roads.

He said plans are underway for the construction of other roads in the local Government, including the road leading to Baro Port.

The farmer Governor also assured the people that Agaie General Hospital will be renovated and equipped for improved healthcare service delivery, while the central market will also get a facelift to improve socio-economic activities.

In an interview, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alh. Halidu Mu’azu Jantabo who described as remarkable and unprecedented the infrastructural strides of the farmer Governor, noted that infrastructure is the most critical component of the New Niger Agenda explaining that access roads are instrumental in achieving the Agricultural revolution of farmer Governor Umaru Bago.

He said the Ministry will strengthen its support to complement the commitment of the farmer Governor to ensure that development spreads across rural areas.

In their separate remarks, Lapai Council Chairman, Alh. Mohammed Musa Kirikpo and the Chairman of Agaie Local Government Council,Alh. Ibrahim Sayuti Aliyu appreciated the farmer Governor for extending his infrastructural development to rural areas and called for sustained efforts.

The Emir of Agaie,Alh. Yusuf Nuhu represented by Wazirin Agaie, Alh. Abubakar Baba Alkali and the Emir of Lapai, Alh. Umaru Bago Tafida at their individual Emirate commended farmer Governor Umaru Bago for his efforts at transforming the State, and assured him of continued support.

Consultants for the Agaie and Lapai road projects said they would have drainage on the sides and ensure strict supervision for quality jobs.

The contractors handling the Agaie and the Lapai road constructions, pledged to execute standard projects as stipulated in the contract agreements.

Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
12/5/2024.