As Nigeria marks its 62nd independence anniversary, Nigerians have expressed joy over the infrastructure development under President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime.

A cross-section of the respondents who spoke in Bauchi and Dutse described the federal government’s commitment toward roads, housing, power and rail infrastructure development as commendable.

Sabo Mohammed, a political analyst in Bauchi State, said the country witnessed massive progress in infrastructure development under Mr Buhari’s administration.

He lauded the president for ensuring the continuity of infrastructure development projects initiated by his predecessors.

Mr Mohammed said that power and housing project initiatives would also address the energy crisis, enhance stable power supply and provide decent houses to tackle the housing deficit in the country.

He listed some projects to include the second Niger Bridge; Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, East-West Road, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway, Gombe -Yola Road, Kano – Maiduguri Expressway and Kirfi – Gombe Road.

The analyst said the country under the stewardship of Mr Buhari also achieved a giant leap in energy infrastructure development with the signing of agreements on expanding gas supply to other African member states.

He, however, urged the federal government to complete all ongoing projects before the expiration of the tenure in 2023.

Also, Maryam Ibrahim and Babangida Muhammad, residents of Dutse in Jigawa, lauded the Nigerian government for its commitment to infrastructure development in the country.

Mr Muhammad noted that the feat achieved in road infrastructure enhances transportation services and eases the movement of goods and services across the country.

He advocated practical measures to ensure rehabilitation and maintenance of the structures and urged Nigerians to protect national assets in their respective communities. 

(NAN)