Governor Yusuf Approves N13.3bn Rogo-Mahangi Reconstruction to Ease Farm Produce Movement

.. Sundu-Gwangan Road Rehabilitation Approved

... Additional Classrooms to be Built in Zarewa

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the approval of the reconstruction of the Rogo-Bari-Falgore-Mahangi road at a cost of N13,350,209,134.89. 

The project aims to facilitate the smooth movement of farm produce and boost economic activities in the region.

The governor made this announcement during the official commissioning of the nine-kilometre Fulatan-Zarewa Danguzuri Road, constructed by the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank and other partners.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that the construction company has already commenced preliminary work at the site. He emphasized that the project was awarded to a reputable firm to ensure the road’s durability and longevity.

Governor Yusuf also disclosed that the five-kilometre dualised road in Rogo Local Government Area is being reviewed for reassignment to another company to ensure its completion. 

He warned the contractor to expedite the work and meet the deadline, or risk having the contract revoked and reassigned to a more competent firm.

The governor reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to monitoring the execution of projects not only in Rogo but across the state to ensure quality delivery. 

He further announced the approval of the Rogo Council Chairman’s appeal for the construction of the Sundu-Gwangan road. 

"I have directed the Commissioner for Community Development to deploy engineers for a ground study and possible contract awarding," he said.

On education, Governor Yusuf noted the large population of primary and secondary school students who welcomed his entourage. 

He pledged to construct additional classrooms and provide learning materials to enhance the conducive learning environment in the area.

Regarding empowerment initiatives, the governor directed the council chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha, to ensure prudent selection of 100 women for a monthly stipend of N5,000 and to enroll youths in the 26 reopened Entrepreneurial Institutions. 

He expressed gratitude for the warm reception accorded to him and reassured the community of his administration’s commitment to prioritizing their needs for rapid development.

Earlier, Chairman Mustapha commended Governor Yusuf for his efforts in delivering developmental projects to the area and appealed for the construction of the Sundu-Gwangan road in Rogo Local Government Area.

 Similarly, the District Head of Rogo, Dan Isan Karaye, Alhaji Garba Muhammad, who represented the Emir, praised the governor for his laudable projects in the emirate and called for more developmental initiatives.

Kano Governor Commissions 9km Road to Boost Market Linkages in Rogo

As part of efforts to enhance rural development and improve market access for agricultural produce, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the newly constructed 9-kilometer Fulatan-Zarewa-Dan Guzuri road in Rogo Local Government. 

The project was executed under the Kano Agropastoral Development Project (KSADP) to facilitate transportation, boost economic activities, and support local farmers.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in Kano.

Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Yusuf emphasized that the road would strengthen market linkages for rural products, support smallholder farmers, and contribute to poverty reduction and food security in the state. 

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalizing abandoned projects, particularly the 5-kilometer road projects left incomplete by the immediate past administration. 

He assured that all remaining projects across Kano’s local governments would be completed within the 2025 fiscal year.

The governor also highlighted the state government’s ongoing investment in road infrastructure, including the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of major roads across Kano. 

He expressed appreciation to the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Lives and Livelihood Fund (LLF), and other development partners for their contributions to infrastructure projects in Kano. 

He noted that their collaboration had facilitated the construction of 70 kilometers of roads connecting several communities across the state’s three senatorial zones.

He called on residents of the benefiting communities to make good use of the new road and ensure its maintenance. 

He further reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with any organization committed to making Kano a better place than it was before 2023.