PRESIDENT TINUBU'S MESSAGE TO ALHAJI MOHAMMED IDRIS ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.
Kaduna State governor has extended appreciation to President Tinubu, and the Federal Executive Council for the approval and award of transformative infrastructure contracts that will indelibly reshape the economic and social landscape of the state.
The statement personally signed by the governor lists the projects as follows; the Kaduna Light Rail Project an ambitious undertaking spanning a Kilometers corridor from Rigachikun to Sabon Tasha, alongside a Kilometers line from Millennium City to Rigasa, forming a 50-kilometre metropolitan network with an estimated value of One Trillion Naira. Complementing this is the critical reconstruction of the Mando–Kaduna– Birnin Gwari road, a 122-kilometre artery valued at ₦178 billion. Together, these projects represent not merely investments in infrastructure, but a deliberate re-engineering of mobility, security, and economic vitality across Kaduna State.
He stated that the Federal Government’s support for the light rail project is both historic and catalytic. “It reinforces our vision of an integrated transport ecosystem, anchored by the 24 kilometre Bus Rapid Transit system currently underway. Kaduna has taken a pioneering role in Northern Nigeria by articulating a comprehensive State Transport Policy, one that privileges efficiency, safety, environmental sustainability, and affordability. Through initiatives such as subsidised Compressed Natural Gas buses, modern terminals, and structured transit corridors, we are systematically positioning Kaduna as a premier hub for transportation and logistics”.
According to him, Kaduna has been selected to lead this transformation; emerging as only the second state in the federation to embark on a light rail system, speaks to the confidence reposed in our vision and our capacity for execution. It is a testament to a leadership philosophy at the centre that recognises potential, rewards preparedness, and advances development without prejudice.
Equally significant is the rehabilitation of the Mando–Birnin Gwari road, a project imbued with both symbolic and practical importance. The governor recalled what Birnin Gwari was when Mr. President’s visited in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections, his promise then was unequivocal. Currently that promise is being fulfilled. The road will not only enhance connectivity but also strengthen security, facilitate agricultural productivity, and restore confidence to communities long burdened by isolation.
The governor affirms that Kaduna State remains resolute in its commitment to the diligent execution of these projects and see them not as isolated interventions, but as enduring legacies; foundations upon which a more prosperous, secure, and connected future will be built.
The Governor commends Mr. President for his steadfast commitment to Kaduna State and the equitable development of the nation.
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