Kwara Gov Tells How N350B Road Construction By BUA Group Will Boost Economy

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has revealed more potential economic gains from the N350billion road construction by BUA Group in the state.

The Governor and some of his aides visited the under-construction Bode Saadu/Kaiama/Kosubosu arm of the four-major-road project on Thursday and declared it “a major breakthrough” for the state and Nigeria

“This is a major breakthrough. It is a huge success for Nigeria. Let me first of all thank the federal government for this. I also thank all the communities concerned for their patience and constructive advocacy…

“From here, you can be in the Republic of Benin in less than three hours after the road is completed. It is going to open up Nigeria’s economy with the Republic of Benin, to ECOWAS sub-region, especially with the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.” Governor AbdulRazaq explained according to information released by Chief Press Secretary Rafiu Ajakaye monitored by SocietyNow.Ng.

BUA Group is undertaking the constriction of four major roads totaling all of 294km in Kwara State, under the “Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme (Executive Order 7)” arrangement.

The conglomerate making huge contributions to the nation’s economy kick-started the project on the heels of the approvals granted by the Federal Executive Council.

The roads construction covers Kosubosu-Kaiama-Bode Saadu (130km); Bacita-Shonga-Lafiagi (83km); Eiyenkorin-Afon-Offa-Odo Ottin (49km); and Okuta-Bukuro Road, which connects to the Benin Republic (32km).

“We are glad that the federal government is using BUA. BUA is very known to us in Kwara as a serious company. This is a set of companies we want to deal with, and we are happy that the federal government is working with BUA,” the Governor pointed out.

And added, “From the equipment we have seen here, it shows that we are dealing with a very serious and competent company.”

The Governor who reportedly drove some distance on the under-construction road in the company of the Supervisory Commissioner for Works Hon Abdulquawiy Olododo, further disclosed that the road project will lessen travel time from Kwara to Niger and Oyo states, adding that the construction period is estimated to last three (3) years.

“It is also going to open up several agrarian communities. Hitherto, we used to access two of our local government areas (Kaiama and Baruten) through Niger and Oyo States. This will no longer be the case. We are going to link the two local government areas directly.

“The work has started. We couldn’t access it before. We are at kilometre nine (9) now; and about 13 kilometres of earth work are being done already.” the Governor shared more insights on the gains of the big money road construction in a statement signed by Ajakaye and monitored by SocietyNow.Ng on the Kwara state social media handle.

Photo Credit: Kwara State Government.