Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed that the Federal Executive Council has approved the rehabilitation of Share-Patigi road.
Speaking during Sallah homage paid on him by traditional rulers from Kwara North at Government House, Ilorin yesterday, Ahmed said Ilorin- old Jebba road was currently under-going rehabilitation along with Tsaragi-Shonga road.
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 rehabilitations especially Kaiama-Kishi road.
Ahmed also disclosed that the state government was to access $60 million from the World Bank for rural roads 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 economy.
Ahmed, therefore, promised a major rehabilitation of roads in Kwara North region, saying that the region was 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.
Ahmed reiterated his commitment to ensure that all sections of the state were duly represented in appointments into key positions, saying: “Kwara State University, Ilesha Baruba campus contractors will resume work very soon”.
Speaking earlier, 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.
Umar appealed to the governor to retain the zoning of Head of Service position to Kwara North and assured the governor their unflinching support.
