Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given approval to BUA Group to rehabilitate four major roads in Kwara.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said this on Wednesday in a statement.
The 294km roads are 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).
“Today, our efforts to further open up our state for socio-economic growth yielded huge returns as the Federal Executive Council (FEC) graciously granted approvals to the BUA Group for the rehabilitation of four major roads in Kwara State. These are 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). These come to 294km in all.
“These roads will be constructed under the Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme (Executive Order 7).
“Upon completion, these projects will revolutionise road travels within Kwara and neighbouring states, with huge potentials for development and food security.
“We thank President Muhammadu Buhari for this landmark development.
“We similarly commend BUA for keying into the laudable initiative.
“Our administration will offer all the support to make these projects come through for the benefit of our people,” the governor said.
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