Segun Babatunde, Bauchi
Bauchi State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 17 new rural and urban roads across the state in an effort to enhance the quality of lives of the citizens.
Similarly, it has directed that henceforth all lands allocations within and outside the state capital shall be approved by the State Executive Governor inline with Bauchi State Land Use Act 2022 as amended.
These were part of the resolutions made during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Bala Abdukadir Mohammed on Thursday.
Briefing Journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner of Works and Transport, Ibrahim Gambo Galadima said the roads construction project mostly in the state capital are in addition to the ongoing ones under Governor Bala Mohammed’s rural and urban renewal initiative.
The Commissioner also announced that the projects, which were previously pending, have now been ratified.
“This move will significantly enhance transportation and connectivity in Bauchi, fostering economic growth and development,” Galadima stated.
On her part, the Commissioner Ministry of Lands and Survey Hajiya Amina Katagum said the council has ratified and approved for Streets naming and house numbering in all parts of the state to enable the state aligned with the global best practice.
According to Amina Katagum, the move was also aimed at facilitating provision of basic amenities to households and enhance security of lives and properties.
“This initiative will facilitate easy identification and navigation, making Bauchi a more organized and modern state,” Katagum explained.
Other memos approved during the council’s meeting include reversing the operations of Yankari transport corporation from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to Ministry of Works and Transport,
Another one is moving the Federal Medical Center Azare to Misau Local Government Area as well as introduction of the state emergency services and ambulance system to take effective care of accident victims.
In a landmark decision, the State Government has formally handed over the General Hospital Misau to the Federal Government, paving the way for the establishment of a Federal Medical Center in the state.
This move is part of Governor Bala Mohammed’s vision to provide top-notch healthcare services to the people of the state.
According to Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo, the State Executive Council ratified the transfer of the hospital during a recent meeting.
“This development demonstrates Governor Mohammed’s commitment to improving healthcare in Bauchi. We are working tirelessly to ensure our citizens receive the best possible medical attention,” Dr. Sambo explained.
