By: Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has commissioned one of the 48 newly constructed rural roads executed by his administration in 2024, extending the state’s road network to 977 kilometres within just two years.
The governor made the disclosure while inaugurating the 13.5-kilometre Sada–Danakari–Unguwar Malam Kuda–Magina feeder road in Yankwashi Local Government Area. He said his administration had so far invested N304 billion in road development between 2024 and 2025.
“As a government, we remain committed to expanding rural road infrastructure to ease access to markets, schools and major towns,” Namadi said.
He explained that the completed feeder road—constructed at the cost of N1.69 billion—would greatly enhance agricultural productivity by linking several farming settlements that had endured years of poor connectivity.
“These communities are predominantly agrarian. This road will ease the movement of farm produce to nearby markets. Many of the 48 roads are at advanced stages of completion, and we will soon embark on more commissioning activities,” he added.
Governor Namadi commended the benefiting communities and the contractors for delivering the project on schedule. He urged residents to safeguard the infrastructure from vandalism and misuse.
In his welcome address l, the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Gambo Malam, described the project as one of the 48 rural roads covering 977 kilometres awarded in 2024 under the state’s accelerated infrastructure development programme.
“This road has been a longstanding request of the communities, and through the governor’s commitment, it has now become a reality. It will also boost economic activities and ease of doing business in the area,” the commissioner said.
Residents who spoke with reporters, including Abdullahi Musa and Muhammad Gata, expressed gratitude to the state government. Musa appealed for the road to be tarred for greater durability, while Gata noted that the communities still face pressing challenges such as inadequate water supply.
Governor Namadi’s visit to Yankwashi was part of the weekly citizens-engagement programme, “Gwamnati da Jama’a” (Government and the People), which commenced in February 2025 and has so far covered all 27 local government areas in the state.
According to the governor, the initiative aims to deepen accountability, enhance grassroots involvement and gather public input for future planning and budgeting.
“It allows us to present our achievements to the people and to hear their concerns directly. Governance is fundamentally about service, and this programme helps us improve where necessary,” Namadi said.
