Kaduna state government has initiated the construction of 62 roads, covering over 700 kilometers across the three senatorial zones, the Kaduna Roads Agency (KADRA) has disclosed.
Speaking to journalists during an inspection of ongoing rural road projects, KADRA managing director, Dr. Abdullahi Baba Ahmed, said several roads have been completed while others are at various stages of construction.
He noted that majority of the roads were strategically located in rural areas to boost the economy as part of Governor Uba Sani’s rural revitalisation program.
“The achievements are not just about roads but reflect our commitment to connecting communities and improving the economic fortunes of rural areas,” Dr. Ahmed said.
He also assured that abandoned urban road projects inherited from the previous administration would be completed, though budgetary constraints may delay some projects.
Dr. Ahmed highlighted key ongoing road projects, including the 22.5km Gwantu-Kibam-Godogodo road, and others aimed at improving access to markets and reducing post-harvest losses.
He emphasised that the government’s focus on infrastructure was designed to curb rural-urban migration while enhancing economic activities in local communities.