Bauchi urges NEDC to boost road projects in remote areas
The Bauchi State Government has called on the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to increase its support for road infrastructure, especially in hard-to-reach communities. The NEDC, led by Uba Magari, has begun inspecting and commissioning projects across various sectors in the state. Governor Bala Mohammed expressed gratitude for the NEDC’s interventions and emphasized the need for more support. He highlighted the strain on social infrastructure due to population growth and ongoing humanitarian challenges.
What we know
- The NEDC is inspecting and commissioning projects in education, health, commerce, and other sectors in Bauchi State.
- Uba Magari led the delegation, which included visits to a fire station at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and ongoing construction at Government Secondary School, Bauchi.
- Governor Bala Mohammed praised the NEDC and its Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, for their commitment and professionalism.
- The governor noted that Bauchi State’s population increase has put pressure on social infrastructure, making further interventions necessary.
- He appealed for more support in road infrastructure, technical colleges, housing, and health facilities to enhance development and economic recovery.
