Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Federal Government has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the Namnai Bridge and the construction of the Bantaje Bridge in Taraba State as part of efforts to restore critical infrastructure and stimulate economic activities across the North-East. The projects will be funded through the North-East Development Commission (NEDC). This was contained in a statement signed by Sani Datti, Head of Information and Public Relations.
The Hon. Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, disclosed this during the inspection and commissioning of projects in Jalingo and other parts of the state.
The delegation inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the Namnai Bridge along Wukari Road. The nine-span, 180-metre bridge, including a two-kilometre approach road, commenced last month. The Minister also inspected the proposed site for the Bantaje Bridge.
Speaking during a visit to the government house, the Minister stated, “Our visit to Taraba is to inspect and commission projects that directly impact the lives of the people. The NEDC has provided streetlights across all local government areas and executed water projects statewide. We have also reached underserved and marginalised persons with critical support,” the Minister said.
In Jalingo, the Minister commissioned the Institute of Entrepreneurship Building at Taraba State University, the Virology Laboratory, and the MRI Block at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo.
In Zing, the Minister commissioned a renovated and fully equipped 60-bed ward at Zing General Hospital and officially handed it over to the Taraba State Government. He also delivered three two-bedroom staff quarters to the government. He noted that the initiatives would not only improve health outcomes but also provide a conducive environment for patients and healthcare workers.
Outside the state capital, he inspected key projects in Donga and Wukari Local Government Areas, including the Mega School at Kwararafa University, the ICT Centre at Federal University Wukari, and the NEDC Mass Housing Units.
Governor Agbu Kefas commended the Federal Government for the interventions and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to collaboration. “We will continue to work closely with the Federal Government to attract more development projects and improve the welfare of our people,” the Governor stated.
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