19th July, 2023
By Sani Idris
A non-partisan group, Kaduna Youths for Good Governance (KYGG), urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure the quick completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway.
This, they said, in accordance with a motion presented by Rep. Bello El rufa’i who represents Kaduna North, during a plenary session of the National Assembly.
KYGG Chairman, Mr. Aliyu Modibbo, stated in a statement released on Tuesday in Kaduna that Tinubu should show interest in the highway’s completion.
He stated that it was crucial because the contractors had failed to make the deadline.
According to Modibbo, El-rufai’s motion on the completion of the federal highway demonstrated his aptitude and capacity to push the people-driven mandate to the national level, as well as his sympathy for his constituents’ predicament.
Elrufai, he added, proposed the motion based on its socioeconomic significance and value to commuters’ lives.
“The hardship commuters face as well as death toll that occurs on almost weekly basis due to non-completion of the high way, is pitiably unfortunate and avoidable situation.”
“We in Kaduna are happy with Hon. Bello El-rufai’s wisdom, and concern to have brought this all-important motion on the floor of the House of Representatives.
“It is a testimony of his concern to the plight of the people and a proof of his people-oriented representation, which we believe, if continued, his constituents and the nation shall reap numerous benefits,” Modibbo added.
He, therefore, called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to probe why the federal highway, which had gulped large sums of public funds, continued to inflict hardships on commuters.
He also urged other legislators to move motions that would address plights of the citizens, while also supporting their colleagues on sensitive issues aimed at bringing succor to the people.
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