…Says project will boost agriculture, connectivity

Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, has commissioned the 4.6-kilometre Takatuku-Dandamu Road in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, describing the project as an example of infrastructure aimed at improving the livelihoods of rural communities.

The road inauguration was part of activities marking the third anniversary of the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu.

Speaking at the event, where he presided as chairman, Abiru said investments in infrastructure should be assessed by their impact on citizens, noting that road projects contribute to economic activities and access to social services.

He commended the Sokoto State governor for projects undertaken in areas including healthcare, education, agriculture, water supply, housing, youth empowerment and security, saying the administration had maintained momentum in delivering public services.

According to the senator, the Takatuku-Dandamu Road, executed under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) with support from the World Bank, the French Development Agency and the Federal Government, is expected to improve transportation, facilitate movement of farm produce and enhance access to markets, schools and healthcare facilities for residents of Bodinga and neighbouring communities.

Abiru also praised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, saying reforms introduced by the Federal Government had strengthened the capacity of states to undertake development projects through improved revenues and increased allocations.

He said the growing fiscal space available to state governments had enabled greater investment in sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education and agriculture.

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions further stressed the importance of prudent resource management and accountability in governance, noting that leadership should be measured by its impact on the welfare of citizens.

He urged residents of Sokoto State to continue supporting ongoing development initiatives and called for sustained backing for both the federal and state governments.

Abiru also paid tribute to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his role in promoting peace and national unity, while acknowledging the contributions of former Governor Aliyu Wamakko to the state’s development.

“President Bola Tinubu has shown uncommon courage and statesmanship in undertaking reforms aimed at repositioning the economy. More importantly, his administration has enhanced the financial capacity of states through improved revenue streams and increased allocations, thereby empowering governors to embark on ambitious developmental projects.

“The impact is becoming increasingly visible across the country. Governors now possess greater capacity to invest in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture and social infrastructure. Sokoto State, under the able leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has effectively leveraged these opportunities to deliver tangible dividends of democracy to the people,” he said.

The ceremony was attended by government officials, traditional rulers, political leaders and community stakeholders from across the state.