Committee lauds Kokona LGC for completing 9 culverts
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Culverts
By Awayi Kuje
Kokona (Nasarawa State), May 9, 2017 (NAN) The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Works has lauded the Interim Management Committee of Kokona Local Government Council of the state for constructing nine culverts worth N27.1 million.
The Chairman of the committee, Mr Mohammed Okpoku, gave the commendation on Tuesday while inspecting ongoing rural development projects approved for the area.
Okpoku (APC-Udege/Loko) noted that the projects would boost socio-economic activities in the state.
He said the ongoing construction of bridges and culverts by the State Government across the state would open up rural areas, and stimulate agriculture and socio-economic activities.
The chairman added that the development strategy adopted by Gov. Tanko Al-Makura would also boost human capacity in the state.
However, he said that the committee would sustain its oversight of all ongoing projects across the state to ensure that the construction of bridges and culverts meet specifications.
The chairman said that the exercise was not meant to witch hunt anybody, adding that the committee is mandated by the House as part of its oversight functions to ensure that quality jobs were done in the interest of peace and development
“Gov. Tanko Al-Makura deserves commendation for constructing rural bridges and culverts across the state as even the communities in which we are representing are appreciative of the governor’s efforts considering the importance of the projects to them.
“We are commending the Chairman, Interim Management Committee of Kokona Local Government Cpuncil, Mr Musa Namo, over quality construction of nine culverts worth over N27.1 million in the area.
“We are satisfied and happy with the quality of work done, it is a very good job, hence the need for the commendation,” he said.
“The provision of the bridges, culverts and other infrastructure would go a long way in fighting poverty, unemployment, youth restiveness and boost socio-economic activities in the state.
“The construction of the bridges and culverts will also reduce the hardship of the people of the state especially the rural dwellers and connect them with other communities thereby boosting their agricultural production.
“We (committee) urge the governor to keep initiating projects that would impact on the lives of the people,” he said.
According to him, such infrastructural development would also raise the revenue base of the state.
Earlier, Namo said the council spent more than N27.1 million on the construction of nine culverts in the area.
According to him, the projects executed include Angwan Loko/Anza Kundami; Kofar Ciroma/Hausawa Garaku; Arusu/Amba; Mararaba Maisauri Goni; Maisauri Hadari Ninkoro; and Garaku/Moro road culverts, among others.
He also lauded Al-Makura for timely release of funds for the execution of the development projects in rural communities. (NAN)
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Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola