A federal lawmaker, Kabiru Rurum, has facilitated the approval of a N90 billion project for the construction and rehabilitation of a major Tiga Bridge in the southern part of Kano State.

The fund would also be spent on developing 2,500 hectares of irrigable land in the area.

Mr Rurum represents the Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Federal Constituencies in the House of Representatives.

The Managing Director of Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, confirmed this during a visit to the site on Tuesday.

The visit marked the commencement of construction and contractors had already been mobilised to the site.

Mr Bichi said the project, under the authority’s supervision, would be executed in line with approved engineering standards to ensure durability and long-term impact.

He explained that the initiative was aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving water management across the axis.

He said the dam component of the project was expected to supply about two billion cubic metres of water to support irrigation activities on the newly developed farmlands.

According to him, the project will significantly enhance farming activities, ensure year-round cultivation, and contribute to food security and economic development in the region.

He said the project included the construction of a permanent bridge and associated infrastructure, adding that work would commence immediately with preliminary structural activities and land filling before the onset of the rainy season.

Mr Bichi assured that the authority would maintain strict supervision and continuous monitoring to ensure adherence to quality standards and timely delivery.

He commended the federal government for providing the necessary funding, describing the intervention as a critical step towards addressing infrastructural gaps and strengthening agricultural capacity in the state.

The project is expected to open up vast agricultural opportunities for farmers in the southern part of Kano State while improving transportation and connectivity within the benefiting communities.

 (NAN)