Governor Sule To Complete Karu Flyovers, Underpass Before 2027-SSA On Public Affairs
Rabiu Omaku
Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the planned Karu flyovers and underpass project before the end of its administration in 2027.
It was gathered that the State Government has recently secured the approval from the Federal Government to construct two flyovers and underpass in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Comrade Peter Ahemba, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abdullahi Sule on Public Affairs Stated this at a bimonthly press conference on Tuesday in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The Governor’s aide explained that the Government had set aside the funds needed for the projects even before it was conceived.
He explained that the Gov.ernor Abdullah Sule-led administration usually ensures it sets aside money before it embarks on any project since its inception in 2019.
He said that the Government would complete any project it has initiated and started because it does not believe in wasting money and abandoning projects.
He further explained that the Government had decided to construct the two flyovers and underpass to alleviate the persistent traffic congestion in the area.
“This development is part of the Government’s efforts to provide lasting solutions to the traffic challenges, particularly along the busy Karu-Mararaba corridor.
“The project will not only ease the movement for residents, motorists, and travellers but also enhance road quality and durability,” Ahemba added.
He further said that the Governor had directed the Nasarawa State Urban Development Agency to carry out a feasibility study and assessment to ascertain the locations suitable for the projects.
He said that the agency was also to work out other details of the projects for onward awards of the contracts.
He noted that Governor Sule-led administration was determined to commence the projects and complete them before the expiration of its tenure in 2027.
On the premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, the SSA reiterated that the Governor had warned all political appointees to desist from premature campaigns or face sanctions.
Ahemba said that the Governor was concentrating on delivering on his four-year mandate and does not want to be distracted before the ban on campaign is lifted by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The SSA further said that the Governor had approved that the Universal Basic Education Board should organise an Education Summit to discuss the future of basic education in the State, and the programme would be held before the end of 2025.
He further said that the Government had procured 20,000 plastic chairs and would soon be distributed to Primary Schools across the State to address the acute shortage of chairs and ensure that the pupils have comfort to learn.
On the security situation in the State, Ahemba reiterated the government’s commitment to continue to support the security agencies with technological gadgets to enhance surveillance and intelligence gathering.
He explained that the state had concluded plans to acquire Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), drones, among others, as part of measures to tackle the rising kidnapping and other insecurity in all parts of the state.
“The government has adopted new strategies to deal with the pockets of kidnapping and other security challenges in the state.
“I assure you that the security agencies, in collaboration with other stakeholders, would do everything possible to flush the criminals out of the state.
“They have already commenced the implementation of the new strategy aimed at reducing crimes to the nearest minimum in the state,” he added.
