KADUNA State Government has approved and awarded contracts for the
construction of erosion control projects in six locations spread across
the state at the cost of N1.99 billion with a completion period of 36
weeks.
State Governor, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero recently inspected the
Rigasa Erosion Control, which is being executed under the 2013
ecological fund projects in Igabi Local Government.
Similar projects are also being undertaken in five other locations
across the state including, Fatswam in Jema’a Local Government, Likirba
in Kauru Local Government, Kakuri/Nasarawa in Kaduna South Local
Government, Kusallo in Ikara Local Government and Bakin
Kasuwa/Kakaki/Kaura in Zaria Local Government Area.
Speaking at the Rigasa site of construction works, Governor Yero said
the projects are aimed at achieving land reclamation and prevention of
land degradation, adding that government is committed to completing the
projects in order to protect people from the negative impact of erosion.
He assured the people of Rigasa community of the readiness of his
administration to provide them basic amenities while also calling on
residents to remain peaceful and supportive of government programmes and
policies targeted at improving their living conditions.
Also speaking during the visit of the governor, the District Head of
Rigasa, Alhaji Aminu Umar Idris commended the governor for the visit and
assured him of the community’s continued support to the present
administration. The projects are presently at advance stages of
completion.
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