Political appointees from the southern part of Kaduna State on Sunday visited some ongoing development projects in their senatorial district.
Among the officials were Dr James Kanyip, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, and Mr Jerry Adams, Executive Chairman, Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service.
Also in the visiting team were Dr Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, Managing Director, Kaduna State Roads Agency, Mr Peter Dogara, Chairman of Jema’a Local Government, among others.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that the officials were particularly interested in projects where progress had stagnated.
Among projects visited were the 20-kilometre Ungwan-Rimi – NEPA Roundabout road in Kafanchan whose rehabilitation started in 2020.
Its completion term had since elapsed with more than half of the job not done.
Other projects visited included the rehabilitation of the 22-kilometre Gwantu-Godogodo road and the skills acquisition centre in Samaru, Zango- Kataf Local Government.
Speaking on the visit, Kanyip said that the government would ensure the completion of the projects to bring some relief to members of the public.
He commended Gov. Uba Sani for the renewed zeal to execute development projects that would boost the economy and shore up the living standard of the residents of the senatorial district
While highlighting the importance of the Kafanchan township project, he said that it would “provide essential access for thousands, particularly during the Christmas season”.
“The coming of the Gov. Sani administration has been a blessing to the south of Kaduna and we are thankful for these developments that will enhance mobility and commerce in the area,” he said.
Kanyip said that key initiatives like the skills acquisition centre would empower local youths with valuable skills and economic opportunities.
He recalled that the region recently celebrated the inauguration of a modern science school in Manchok, saying that the feat was a reflection of the government’s commitment to educational advancement.
Adams, who also spoke with newsmen, expressed happiness with the “flourishing infrastructure activities across the state”.
He pointed out that the success of the projects depended on the support of taxpayers.
“Without their compliance, we cannot hit these milestones,” he declared.
He urged Kaduna residents to fulfil their civic duties and contribute to the growth of their communities.
On his part, Ahmed disclosed that work on the Ungwan Rimi-NEPA Roundabout road initially stalled due to lack of funding.
“But work has been revitalised under the current administration,” he said.
According to him, the cost of the project has been revised downward from N13 billion to N9.3 billion, while “substantial tunds” have been allocated for immediate disbursement to expedite the project’s completion.
Ahmed further shared plans for additional major road projects across the region.
“There is the 22.8-kilometre road connecting Madauchi to Kafanchan through Madakiya; it is designed to modern standards, alongside another expansive road connecting Kibam to Godogodo with two major bridges,” he said.
He said that the administration was faced with a huge debt inherited from previous regimes, adding that the ongoing projects represented a concerted effort to prioritise and complete essential infrastructure.
“The commitment shown by Gov Sani and his team demonstrates a determined vision for a brighter future in the south of Kaduna.
“As construction continues in the region, political leaders and citizens are encouraged to support these initiatives to foster a collaborative effort towards a strong economy that will birth opportunities for the people,” he said.
