Radda Flags Off Two Road Projects Worth Over N6.9bn In Funtua Zone

KATSINA – Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Monday flagged off two road projects connecting Sheme to Unguwar Mai Kanwa, Faskari and 12 Kilometer Kasuwar Mata-Funtua-Dandume roads in Funtua senatorial district of the state.

The two projects valued at N6,931,531,389.96, will be executed under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).

Radda while speaking at the flag off of the road projects, said government would also renovate and upgrade the popular Scheme market to boost the economy of the state.

“We will renovate and upgrade the popular Sheme market this financial year and reopen the market to stimulate economic activities in the area”.

“This administration will leave no stone unturned in ensuring improved quality of lives for all citizens of Katsina State,” the Governor emphasized.

“We have invested heavily to ensure the actualization of this project, and I urge all stakeholders to guard it against vandalization,” he said.

The Governor expressed gratitude to the federal government and the development partners, including World Bank and Agence Francais Development, for their support in making RAAMP program a reality and for complementing government efforts in improving the quality of lives of rural populace through the provision of infrastructural facilities and agricultural marketing.

Earlier, the State Commissioner for Rural and Social Development, Prof. Abdulhamid Ahmed, described the project as another landmark achievement of Governor Dikko Radda toward improving rural economy.

Ahmed who noted the area’s agricultural significance, said, “Being an agrarian community with a large number of people who depend on farming for their livelihood, the community must guard this project against vandalization to ensure its longevity”

Dignitaries that witnessed the ground breaking event include, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Barrister Abdullahi Garba Faskari, Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, members of the State Executive and legislative arm of the state.