From: Femi Mustapha in Kaduna
Residents of Gadan Gayan in Igabi Local Government Area, Gwaraji communities, and Maraban Kujama in Chikun Local Government Area, and Kauru town in Kauru LGA have expressed their delight after Governor Uba Sani broke a 100-year-old jinx by constructing a 35-kilometer road to connect their areas.During an inspection tour of the newly constructed roads, led by Dr. Abdullahi Baba Ahmed, Managing Director of the Kaduna State Road Agency (KADRA), residents shared their excitement regarding Governor Uba Sani’s long-awaited road project for their community, which had been neglected for decades.
Daniel Samuel, a resident of Gwaraji and a worker at a primary healthcare facility in Igabi, noted that the road is now fully operational, significantly easing transportation between their community and neighboring areas in Chikun and Kauru Local Government Areas. He mentioned that traveling from Maraban Kujama to his workplace was stressful and unsafe, but the new road has made the journey more enjoyable. Samuel added that he now saves money on transportation costs since he can use his bike instead of relying on public transport.
Similarly, Ibrahim Ardo pointed out that the communities now connected by the new road are some of the oldest settlers, having lived in the area for over a hundred years. Previously, according to him, the only way to travel from Gwaraji to Kunfana was by canoe. The new bridge over the River Kaduna has transformed that experience, and he believes the new road will have a positive impact on the economy and the lives of thousands in the communities of Igabi, Chikun, and Kauru.
Comrade Samuel Musa, a resident of Kauru town, commented that before the construction of the road linking Kauru to Pambeguwa in Kabau Local Government Area, the journey took about two hours. Now, it takes less than 20 minutes. Residents praised Governor Uba Sani for connecting the agrarian communities to other parts of the state, making it easier for them to sell their produce.
Dr. Abdullahi Baba Ahmed remarked that the construction of the 35-kilometer road linking Gadan Gayan in Igabi Local Government Area to Gwaraji and Maraban Kujama in Chikun is one of many projects initiated by Governor Uba Sani. He emphasized that this initiative is part of the governor’s efforts to bridge the gap between rural and urban areas and improve living conditions in rural regions. He stated that, in addition to the immediate employment opportunities created by the road, it is expected to facilitate better access to markets for local farmers in Igabi and Chikun, who have significant agricultural potential.
“Our amiable Governor aims to bridge the gap between rural and urban areas and make rural life a more enjoyable experience. That is why he is pursuing the rural transformation agenda with zeal,” he said.
Dr. Ahmed also urged contractors to maintain high standards in all road construction projects across Kaduna State. He emphasized that this call for quality is part of a larger effort to ensure the success and reliability of infrastructure initiatives in the state, which includes proactive inspections and oversight by KADRA engineers and consultants.
“The goal is to deliver vital infrastructure that will stimulate economic growth, enhance connectivity, and improve the overall quality of life for the people of Kaduna State,” he concluded.
