The Bauchi State government has constructed an 11.2-kilometre Boi–Tapshin road to accelerate the social and economic development of rural communities.

Ado Shehu, deputy director of civil affairs, Bauchi State ministry of works and transport, said this during a facility tour on Friday in Bogoto.

He said the project had been delivered in accordance with the contract specifications, adding that the road was designed with modern technologies to open up communities and link the state with Plateau.

“It is a critical route for trade and movement as well as boosting economic activities and improving the safety of the communities,” he said.

Some residents reported being cut off for many years due to the absence of a road connecting the communities.

Istifanus Barde, a resident, recalled how they went through a lot of hardship during the rainy season as a result of the lack of an access road.

“I am highly excited and grateful over the road project.

“The river on the road claimed many lives; there was a time a corpse spent two days as people could not cross to the other side due to flood water,” he said.

Another resident, Astra Joy, lauded Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration over the project, adding it would improve the social and economic well-being of rural dwellers.

(NAN)