In a recent decision by the Bauchi State Government, a total budget of N2.2 billion has been approved for the renovation of four emir palaces, and N100 billion has been set aside for 16 strategic roads and two flyover bridges.
The palaces, including those of the emirs of Bauchi, Jama’are, Ningi, and Dass, are set to undergo extensive renovations.
The Commissioner for Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ahmed Sarki Jalam, announced the decision after the State Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Bala Mohammed.
This initiative aims to provide a conducive environment for traditional institutions, facilitating the seamless execution of duties by the respective traditional rulers.
Furthermore, during the State Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Bala Mohammed, the green light was given for the renovation of 16 strategic roads and two flyover bridges, totaling N100 billion.
Commissioners for Works and Transport, Ibrahim Galadim, and Special Duties and Rural Development, Faruq Mustapha, revealed that the projects have been awarded to competent contractors in alignment with the developmental agenda of the Governor Bala Mohammed-led administration.
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The road project encompasses the construction of two flyover bridges at the busy Wunti Market and Central Market roundabouts, aimed at enhancing traffic flow and beautifying the city center, with a cost of N20 billion.
Construction has already commenced on the dualization of the 11-kilometre Ningi-Gudduba road in Ningi township, amounting to N10.3 billion.
Several other road projects, spanning a total of 200 kilometres across the three senatorial zones, include key developments such as the 29-kilometre Boi-Gambar-Sara-Marti-Lere road (N11.3 billion), rehabilitation of Dindima-Yashi-Maina Maji road, dualization of a 5.2-kilometre stretch from Emir’s palace in Azare to Setraco roundabout, and construction of a 2.6-kilometre Gwallameji-Doka-Rafin Zurfi-Dass road, among others.
This comprehensive infrastructure initiative also covers the construction of the Shari’a Court of Appeal, 22-kilometre Darazo-Gabciyari road, internal road at Bauchi State University Gadau, 29-kilometre Adamani-Disina road in Jama’are Local Government Area, and a 42-kilometre Geljaule-Lame road.
The diverse projects reflect the government’s commitment to both preserving cultural heritage through the renovation of emir palaces and enhancing overall urban development.