Governors in the Northeast impose FG to deal with bad roads in the region
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Northeastern governors are calling on the federal government to fix the region’s deplorable federal roads. In a communiqué issued yesterday in Yola, Plateau State after the 9th Governors’ Conference, he blamed terrorism for the poor character of the Federal Government. Roads within the zone.
Part of the communique reads: “The Forum is continually concerned about the poor infrastructure base in the region. What is more worrying is the neglect of intrastate and interstate federal roads in the region.”
The federal government has therefore asked the Federal Ministry of Works to honor the road contracts signed in the area.
“Poor road networks worsen public safety, slow development and make life more difficult for people in the region.
“The forum points out that the poor state of federal roads within and between states is a major setback to infrastructure development in the region. “We need to find more practical ways to intervene on these roads.”
Meanwhile, the forum lamented the poor energy situation in the region and resolved to work with Shanghai Electric Power to build 60 megawatt coal power plants in each province of the region.
It also called for the region to be included in Nigeria’s National Rail Transport Plan using modern gauge. Noting that climate change and environmental degradation remain major issues affecting the region, the governors resolved to strengthen collaboration with all initiatives, including the Great Wall of China and the Global Carbon Credit Financing Initiative. did.
“The Forum expresses its appreciation to the Bauchi State Government for its readiness to host the North East Regional Trade Fair from February 26 to March 3, 2024, and all sub-national institutions in the region “At the same time, we invite the people of Africa and the world to experience the rich culture, tourism potential, hospitality and economic opportunities that this region has,” the governor said. added.
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Source: guardian.ng