GOV. MOHAMMED SEEKS FG’S INTERVENTION AS FLOOD CUTS OFF KANO-MAIDUGURI HIGHWAY
The federal highway that runs from Kano to Maiduguri has been badly damaged by rain, especially in the area between the villages of Malori and Guskuri in Bauchi State’s Katagum Local Government Area.
Drivers are compelled to find alternate routes due to the sizeable hole left by the flood in the middle of the road.
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Muhammad, emphasized the road’s importance as a vital conduit connecting the Northeast and Northwest areas of Nigeria during a visit to evaluate the damage.
Governor Muhammad encouraged the Federal Government to promptly repair the damaged road in order to ease the transit of goods and services for the benefit of citizens during a briefing with the press on Thursday.
“This is a major highway, the Northeast highway, and the dual carriageways have been completely washed away. We are calling on the federal government to assist. We will report this issue to Abuja through the Controller of Works,” he said.
“If they are unable to address the problem, we will take action to implement remedial or permanent measures, as we did during the last rainy season.”
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Bauchi State has faced significant flooding this year, resulting in widespread destruction across several local government areas.
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