Sani flags off rehabilitation of Pambeguwa-Kauru road

The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has flagged off the rehabilitation of the 21.85-kilometer road abandoned by previous governments.

He reaffirmed his commitment to tackle infrastructural deficits in the rural areas of the state.

Sani said this at the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the road from Pambeguwa to Kauru through Kahuta, which links Kubau and Kauru Local Government Areas (LGAs).

The governor highlighted the road’s significance to the region, saying, “This road is crucial to revitalizing the economies of Pambeguwa, Kauru, Kubau, and surrounding areas.”

While noting that agriculture is the mainstay of these communities around the region, contributing significantly to the state’s food security, Sani said the lack of adequate infrastructure, particularly road networks, has hampered farmers’ ability to transport their produce to markets, leading to post-harvest losses and limiting access to essential services.

According to him, “The living conditions in these areas have deteriorated due to poor infrastructure. Our Rural Transformation Agenda is aggressively being pursued as it holds the key to unlocking the enormous potential of the state’s agricultural and informal sectors.”

He added that the construction of the road will indirectly also address the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and insecurity.

The Governor emphasized the administration’s goal of bridging the urban-rural divide by upgrading road infrastructure across the state, which would help curb rural-urban migration, enhance the dignity of residents, and create opportunities for both people and businesses.

He however called on the community to cooperate fully with the contractors to ensure the timely completion of the road project.

Sani added that the road, once completed, would not only reduce post-harvest losses and transportation costs but also provide employment opportunities for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor during the construction period.

Earlier, the Emir of Kauru, Ya’u Shehu Usman, commended the governor for coming to address the challenge that has bedeviled the community of Kauru for decades.