Beatrice Gondyi Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on Monday launched the construction of rural road projects, aimed at opening up remote communities, improving transportation, and strengthening agricultural markets across the state.
The projects fall under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) and cover several strategic routes, including: 24km Lanzai–Papa Road, 14.45km Misau–Beti–Maladumba Road, 28km Gamawa–Sakwa Road, 14.75km, Dargazu–Gambaki–Chinade–Gangai Corridor, 6.68km Yana–Faggo Road, 6.6km Giade–Tagwaye Road.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Gamawa, Governor Bala Mohammed reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing quality access roads to rural and hard-to-reach communities. He said the initiative reflects the state’s dedication to improving livelihoods, enhancing mobility, and building stronger social and economic ties across local communities.
The Governor assured that Bauchi State would continue to meet all counterpart funding obligations for the RAAMP programme, emphasizing that the project is anchored on the needs and demands of rural dwellers—especially farmers who rely on road networks to move their produce to markets.
He called on traditional leaders, community members, and other stakeholders to support the initiative, safeguard construction sites, and take ownership of the infrastructure upon completion for sustainability and long-term benefit.
Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, commended the Governor for his developmental strides, noting that the administration has significantly transformed many rural areas. He pledged the Assembly’s continued support for projects that improve the welfare of citizens.
Commissioner for Rural Development and Special Duties, Hon. Faruk Mustapha, described Bala Mohammed’s investment in rural road development as unprecedented in the history of the state. He disclosed that since the administration began, over 134 kilometres of strategic rural roads have been flagged off, many of which are at advanced stages of completion.
Also speaking, National Project Coordinator for RAAMP, Engr. Aminu Bodinga Mohammed, explained that the second phase of the initiative—covering 203 kilometres—will further enhance access to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities. He commended the state government for providing more than N6 billion in counterpart funding, assuring that RAAMP will continue to collaborate closely with the state to ensure timely and quality delivery.
Chairpersons of the benefiting local government areas also expressed appreciation to the Governor, noting that the projects, once completed, will ease movement, boost trade, and promote unity among communities.
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