Gov Yahaya Calls For Comprehensive Rehabilitation, Reconstruction Of Gombe-Bauchi Road
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has tasked the Federal Government with comprehensive rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Gombe-Bauchi Road to permanently solve the recurrent problem of collapsed bridges and road washouts along the Gombe-Bauchi road.
The Governor who made the call during his inspection visit to the site of the road washout /collapsed bridge at Kalajanga, Kirfi LGA of Bauchi State, noted that the issues have rendered the road unsafe and impassable for travellers in the North- East.
Governor Yahaya underscored the crucial role of maintaining this infrastructure, emphasizing its significance in the socio-economic activities of the people of the North East sub-region.
The Governor likened the road to an essential artery connecting vital regions, highlighting its vital role in the economic activities of the people.
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In his words, “This road is like an artery that connects the heart with the brain supplying blood and oxygen, if it breaks no part of the body can function. This is what the road is to the sub-region.
“I believe the governor of Bauchi was here, and don’t be surprised tomorrow to see the governor of Adamawa or Borno here because of the importance of the road to the entire region.”
He stressed the need for comprehensive rehabilitation and reconstruction, noting that the road, nearly 50 years old, requires bridges and thorough restoration.
Responding on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Works, a staff in the ministry overseeing the project, Engr. Bitrus Dauda said the ministry is doing everything possible to make the road motorable while assuring to push for the construction of bridges along the road.
“We have since lodged complaints to the Federal Ministry of Works over the condition of the road especially the sites where large bridges are needed. We are now waiting for the design to take on the construction work” he explained.
Also in his remarks, the Sector Commandant, Federal Road Safety Corps, Bauchi State, Mr. Patrick Ikaba said, the command has concluded plans to install warning signs at strategic places to prevent accidents, while advising motorists and other road users to take alternative routes for safety purposes.
The recent incidence of the road washout occurred on Saturday after hours of heavy downpours that resulted in a flash flood overpowering the capacity of the existing bridge at the site.
