From HASSAN JIRGI Damaturu
Yobe State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Jajere, has praised Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration for its commitment to improve infrastructure in the 17 local government areas.
Jajere described the investment as a strategic step toward bridging developmental gap, improve transportation, mitigate flooding and enhance governance at the grassroots.
The commissioner, during an inspection visit to the ongoing township projects in some of the local government areas, described the development as evidence of Governor Buni’s presence in athe local government ares.
According to him, Buni has approved the construction of new township roads and drainages in Machina, Tarmuwa, Nangere, Yusufari and Bursari Local Government Area, as part of his administration’s drive to expand rural infrastructure and enhance community development.
He explained that under the first phase of the additional township roads initiative, 22 kilometers of roads and 44 kilometers of drainages are being constructed across 11 local government headquarters.
According to him, each council is benefitting from two kilometers of asphalt roads with corresponding four kilometers of drainage system.
Jajere expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work in Fika, Damagum, Jakusko and Karasuwa, while charging contractors handling projects in Gulani and Yunusari to strictly adhere to contractual specifications.
Our correspondent gathered that the inspection team also visited Nguru to monitor the remodeling of Government Lodge, as well as ongoing work at Jajere modern motor park and an integrated shopping complex designed to boost commerce in the area.
He also said the ministry’s monitoring framework ensures that all projects meet set standards, timelines and budgetary provisions.
“This inspection underscores the importance that the Buni administration attaches to grassroots development. The governor is deeply committed to meeting the infrastructural and social needs of our people, particularly in rural areas,” he said.
He added that the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs will continue to play a pivotal role in supervising interventions that directly impact the welfare of citizens.
The inspection team include the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Alhaji Umar Suleiman, and the Director of Local Government Administration, Alhaji Garga Sale, among others.
