KWSG to access $60m from W/ Bank for roads construction

Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed that the state government is to access 60 million dollars from the World Bank for rural roads construction across the state.

According to the governor, the fund would be specifically utilised to deploy infrastructure to agrarian communities to ease movement of agricultural produce with a view to improving the state’s economy.

The governor also disclosed that the Federal Executive Council has approved the rehabilitation of the Share-Patigi road.

Speaking during a Sallah homage paid on him by traditional rulers from Kwara North at Government House, Ilorin yesterday, Governor Ahmed said the Ilorin-old Jebba road is currently undergoing rehabilitation while Tsaragi-Shonga road is also in the front burner.

The governor, who applauded President Muhammad Buhari for making the state feel federal presence, also appealed to the Federal Government to make funds available for completion of the on-going rehabilitation of federal roads in the state especially Kaiama-Kishi road.ý

Ahmed, who assured on a major rehabilitation of roads in Kwara North, said the region is known for its agricultural activities.

“Agriculture is a major, critical sector for the diversification of the economy which is receiving the needed attention of the Federal Government. The state will also continue to partner in providing infrastructure to support agric-business in the state,” he said.

Speaking earlier, the Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Chatta Umar, thanked the governor for his continuous support for the people of Kwara North especially in appointments and provision of infrastructure.

Alhaji Umar, who also appealed to the governor to retain the zoning of Head of Service position to Kwara North, assured the governor of their unflinching support.