Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has flagged off the reconstruction of the 38-kilometre Bindawa–Dallaje–Doro–Giremawa–Duwan Junction Road, a project expected to improve connectivity between communities in Bindawa and Mani Local Government Areas.
The project, according to a statement issued by the Katsina State Government on Sunday, October 11, is part of the administration’s Building Your Future Agenda, with a focus on improving access to markets, agricultural areas and essential services.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Bindawa, Radda said the road’s deteriorated condition had disrupted movement and economic activities in the benefiting communities, making its reconstruction necessary.
“The poor condition of this road has affected the movement of people and socioeconomic activities in our communities. It is therefore imperative for us to take decisive action to restore this important road to a condition that meets the needs of our people,” the governor said.
Radda highlighted other road projects undertaken by his administration, including major roads and bypasses in Katsina, Daura, Funtua and Malumfashi.
He also cited rural road corridors such as Shargalle–Dutsi–Ingawa, Kankia–Dangamau–Kusada and Tashar Bala–Sayau–Rafin Iwa–Sabuwa, alongside the construction of 12 dams to support irrigation.
The governor charged Mothercat Construction Company, the contractor handling the Bindawa–Duwan road project, to deliver the work to the required standard within the stipulated 10-month completion period.
He also urged communities along the route to cooperate with the contractor to facilitate timely execution.
Government promises quality control
The Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Engr. Sani Magaji Ingawa, said the ministry would ensure strict supervision and quality control throughout the construction process.
He urged the contractor, engineers and ministry personnel to maintain high standards to ensure the road was durable and met the required specifications.
The Chairman of Bindawa Local Government Area, Hon. Badaru Musa, and the District Head of Mani, Alhaji Umar Babani Isah, commended the governor for extending infrastructure development to local communities and appealed for further interventions.
The Managing Director of Mothercat Construction Company, identified in the statement as Mr. Marun, thanked the state government for the confidence placed in the company and pledged to deliver the project according to specifications.
APC candidate donates four vehicles
Separately, Hajia Jamilau Abdu Mani Mai Goyo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Mani–Bindawa Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, presented four brand-new vehicles to communities in Mani and Bindawa.
The presentation took place alongside the road project flag-off, according to the state government’s statement.
The event was attended by government officials, traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders, security personnel and other participants.
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