President Bola Tinubu has once again restated his determination to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production during his tenure. The President spoke on Thursday in Niger State during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 84 km, N169.7bn Bida-Minna Road construction in the Kakakpagi, Katch Local Government Area of the state.
Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, promised to ensure the Federal Government’s commitment to partner with states that bring development to their people.
He said, “For governments at all levels to grow, there must be cordial relationships. The Federal Government will support Niger to ensure that the desired prosperity is derived. Nigeria will be self-sufficient in food production during my administration.
“Road construction will save lives and create avenues for greater economic development.”
In his remarks, Governor Umaru Bago said the construction of the Bida-Minna Road was a promise fulfilled.
“As encapsulated in our pact with Nigerlites under the New Niger Agenda, this groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of the construction of the 84 km standard dual-carriageway with street lights, interchange, and underpass at both ends of the road, a promise fulfilled.
“This project is of paramount economic importance to us as a state. Therefore, the groundbreaking ceremony we are witnessing today is a paradigm shift from the usual lip services of the past.
