FG to spend N1.6b on rehabilitation of Zaria-Pambegua road
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Rehabilitation
By Mohammed Lawal
Zaria (Kaduna State), Sep. 17, 2016 (NAN) A member of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen on Saturday said the Federal Government would spend N1.6 billion on the rehabilitation of Zaria-Pambegua road in Kaduna State.
Tajuddeen, who represents Zaria Federal Constituency, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria shortly after a meeting with his constituents.
He said the rehabilitation work would begin this year and would cover over 100 kilometres.
The lawmaker explained that the project was initiated to save lives due to frequent accidents because of the deplorable nature of the road.
“The project is included in this year’s budget and when completed, would not only ease transportation difficulties but would boost economic activities in the area.
“Hopefully, work will soon commence, so that members of my constituency will further reap the fruits or dividends of democracy,” he said.
He cited other road projects to be executed in the constituency to include the Kofar Doka-Prison-Kwarbai, Old Jos-Dakace road; and NNPC booster station-Gabari village road.
On education, Tajuddeen said he had constructed an ICT centre at Kofar Doka in Zaria, and awarded scholarship to about 800 students this year.
The lawmaker assured people in the constituency of even spread of projects, so as to give all and sundry a sense of belonging.
On the essence of the meeting, Tajuddeen said it was organised to inform members of APC on the activities of government and its plans for the constituency.
He pleaded with the people to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari and other elected officials, assuring that things would soon improve.(NAN)
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[Edited and Controlled by Maharazu Ahmed]