By Ebitonye Akpodigha
Commissioner for Works and Housing in Nasarawa State, Mr Godwin Makeri, disclosed on Monday that the sum of N400 million would be used to construct two pedestrian bridges in the state.
Mr Makeri, while inspecting the progress of work on the bridges at the Mararaba Orange Market in Karu Local Government Area of the state, said the projects, when completed, would reduce the plight of commuters wanting to cross the highway to enter the market.
The Commissioner appealed to the contractor handling the bridges to ensure speedy completion of the projects to bring development to the state.
He assured the state government’s commitment to initiating projects that would touch on the lives of residents of the state.
“I am here to inspect the bridges at the Mararaba Orange Market and see by myself the quality of the job done so far by the contractor.
“The importance of embarking on the construction of roads and bridges by any government cannot be over-emphasised.
“Apart from boosting the socio-economic development and the revenue base of the state, it will also help in reducing the plight of the people.
“That is why the State Government has decided to embark on bridges and road construction across the state in order to fight poverty, youth restiveness and unemployment,” Mr Makeri said.
Additional information from PM News.
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