Niger State Government is to embark on massive infrastructural development that would engender rapid development and boost socio-economic activities in Tafa local government area.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago stated this in Azhatta Village,
Dogon Kurmi Ward when he interacted with stakeholders and members of Tafa local government in continuation of his visit and project monitoring.
He observed that Tafa local government is blessed with massive land, and it’s among the local government areas that have border communities with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The Governor said his administration will maximise the fortunes of the area to construct Niger State Villa, Airport, and a modern market among other projects.
He said a road project from around Back of Zuma Rock-Jere has been awarded for the people to have easy access.
The Governor said the Committee on Niger State/FCT Boarder Commission will liaise with stakeholders from the four local government areas sharing boundaries with FCT which are Tafa, Suleja, Lapai and Gurara to ensure there are demarcations between Niger State and FCT in all the border communities.
He called on the traditional and community leaders to caution their people to avoid indiscriminate sell of land but rather avail it for the Agricultural revolution in the State for their benefit and that of their future generations.
On insecurity, the Governor charged the community leaders to take note of those coming into the area as a proactive measure to keep the area free from criminal elements and ensure safety.
He then announced that the Niger East Senator, Mohammed Sani Musa has expressed willingness to construct a 50-bed capacity healthcare, Mini stadium, skills acquisition centre and scholarship to 20 Students across the Wards in Tafa Council area.
He further stated that Federal and State lawmakers from the Constituency have provided support to his infrastructural development, adding that Ward Development Projects will commence in no distant future
Niger East Senator, Mohammed Sani Musa, reminded the people of Tafa of the good plans the Bago-led administration has for them and called on them to support him, especially in terms of land to boost his Agricultural agenda for their overall benefit.
The Senator said he has executed a project in each of the 10 Wards of the local government and that he will continue to do more for them.
In their separate remarks, former Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development and an elder statesman in Tafa local government, Abubakar Bawa Bwari, and the Council Chairman, Danladi Iyah, commended the Governor for his visit and the remarkable projects he has approved in the local government.
They, however, appealed to the Governor to do more in addressing insecurity bedeviling the people, especially those around the FCT border community.
Governor Umaru Bago had earlier flagged-off NiCARE enrollment at the Tafa local government APC Secretariat in Sabon Wuse sponsored by the State Assembly member, Mohammed Idris Sani.
