Governor Sani inaugurates construction of Karatudu-Romi road abandoned for 13 years
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has inaugurated the construction of the Karatudu-Romi road in Chikun Local Government Area, 13 years after the project was abandoned.
Performing the ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday in Kaduna, Mr Sani said the road was initially awarded during the administration of the late Gov. Patrick Yakowa but was stalled after his death.
The governor described the project as a critical infrastructure that would benefit the people of Karatudu and Unguwan Romi communities.
“Our administration is prioritising rural development and focusing on areas where the less privileged reside,” Mr Sani said.
He assured that the road would be completed within eight months, stating that a reputable contractor had been engaged and would mobilise to the site immediately.
“Our government keeps to its promises. We do not play politics of deceit. We focus on verifiable, impactful projects,” he said.
Mr Sani disclosed that his administration had so far awarded over 83 road contracts across the state, with 31 already completed.
He criticised some politicians for abandoning the area in the past, saying they were now returning to seek political relevance without delivering meaningful projects.
The governor explained that the Karatudu-Romi project would include several adjoining township roads, such as Cemetery Road, Lusawa Road, School Road to Karatudu, and Jemaa Road.
He added that another ongoing road project from Keke to Makera, and Doka Mai Jemaa to Dan Hono in Kujama Ward, was also being executed in Chikun LGA.
Mr Sani said the Water Intake Road from Unguwan Mai Gero to Narayi had been completed and inaugurated.
He further disclosed that construction would soon commence on the road linking Zenith Bank Roundabout on Kachia Road to the Flour Mill area, connecting Chikun and Kaduna South LGAs.
The governor also revealed that funds had been released for the construction of the long-abandoned Television-Kaduna Garage-Sabon Tasha Road, which links four electoral wards.
According to Mr Sani, the project is expected to commence next week.
(NAN)
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