Namadi Flags Off N30.8bn Roads, Commissions Solar Power Station in Kirikasamma
By: Ahmed Aminu, Dutse
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has commissioned a solar power station and flagged off multiple road projects worth over ₦30.8 billion in Kirikasamma Local Government Area.
At the event, the governor launched the construction of the 23.4-kilometre Tarabu–Matarar Alhazai–Malanta–Sawo–Iyo–Gishinawo–Gafta road. The contract, awarded to Messrs Mothercat Nigeria Limited, is valued at ₦17.28 billion.
Namadi said the projects reflect his administration’s determination to implement its 12-point agenda and deliver on campaign promises.
“The construction of this and other roads across the state is aimed at unlocking rural communities by providing access to markets and other social, economic, and public services,” he stated.
The governor also commissioned a ₦426,129,228.69 solar electrification project designed to connect nine villages—Tage, Ilallah, Siga, Garin Wakili, Fandunan, Gafta, Baturiya, Una, and Barmaguwa—to the national grid.
“This is another milestone in our administration’s efforts to improve the living standards of rural dwellers through access to power and essential infrastructure across Jigawa State,” Namadi said.
He added that the roads would enable farmers in hard-to-reach areas to transport their produce to markets more easily.
Governor Namadi further disclosed that his administration had equipped the newly constructed Kiri-Kasamma General Hospital, which will be commissioned and commence operations soon.
He urged residents of the area and the state to remain peaceful, law-abiding and ensure proper use and maintenance of the projects.
