By Benard Akoma
The governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has lauded the prompt intervention of the honourable minister of Works, Engr. David Umehi, to the plight of communities affected by recent flood disasters ravaging the country.
According to a release by the Special Adviser, Media to the honourable minister, Barrister Uchenna Orji, the minister visited the flooded area of Yana - Shiva - Azare road, the bridge along Bauchi - Gombe road, Ningi - Babaldu washout, and he also performed the flag - off of the Bauchi-Gombe road being handled by Triacta Nig Ltd.
While acknowledging the pains and difficulties faced by road users whose livelihood has been affected by the effect of the flood, he assured them that intervention would be timely provided to bring immediate reliefs to the people of the State and other road users.
The Honourable Minister the release stated, also visited the flood damaged locations of Kano – Maiduguri road, the dualization of Kano - Maiduguri Road Section 3 (washout location at Buskuri town), the dualization of Kano - Marduguri Road Section 2 (at Sabon Gari village).
The Governor of Bauchi State Sen. Bala Mohammed commended President of Nigeria for promptly sending the Hon Minister of Works to visit and assess the damaged sections of the road in the State with a view to providing intervention. He said that the State government and the entire Emirate Council were gratified by the rare proactiveness and sense of responsiveness demonstrated by Federal Government at this difficult moment of the State.
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