The governor said, as a citizen, the state had shaped his life for five decades.
He expressed deep appreciation to Mr Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the state.
He described the defection as a choice for progress over pride.
He said that the contractor had been given 90 days to complete the supply and installation of the equipment.
He said some persons fled the area upon seeing the troops approaching the site.
The official urged participating political parties in the Osun election to abide by INEC rules and regulations, rather than disrupting the poll.
Mr Williams said the road would link communities in the area, enabling effective social and economic networking.
Mr Soludo noted that the traders’ absence was not just a quiet rebellion but one that spoke volumes about the lingering climate of apprehension.
Mr Isa-Buhari further revealed that the project distributed 97,446 teaching and learning materials to 240 secondary schools.
The Federal Fire Service says two lives were lost and property worth N1.59 billion was destroyed by fire in Bauchi between January and December 2025.
