Stakeholders in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State have commended Governer Uba Sani for the ongoing construction of a 17-kilometre road in the area.

The stakeholders gave the commendation during an inspection of the project alongside government officials and community leaders.

They also visited the newly constructed Government Junior Secondary School, Udammi, and a hospital being constructed by the government in Kaku Kasa community.

Chairman of the local government, Alhaji Jafaru Ahmed, described the project as a major relief for residents and motorists.

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Ahmed noted that the road had previously caused hardship, with commuters spending over two hours to travel a two-kilometre stretch.

He said the ongoing construction has significantly reduced travel time and improved access to communities.

The chairman thanked the governor for initiating the project and expressed optimism that it will be inaugurated soon, given the pace of work.

He appreciated the government for extending infrastructure development to the council and pledged the continued support of the people for the administration’s development programmes.

Also, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Alhaji Abubakar Buba, said the inspection was organised to assess the quality and progress of the project.

Buba said the visit reflected the stakeholders’ appreciation of the governor’s commitment to infrastructure development.

He disclosed that the 17-kilometre road project had reached over 85 percent completion.

The commissioner expressed satisfaction, the quality of work by the contractor described the project as the first asphalt road of its length in the Kayarda axis of the local government area.

He said the road will improve transportation, boost economic activities, and enhance the living conditions of residents.

Buba added that the governor initiated about 150 road projects in the 23 local government areas of the state, covering approximately 1,355 kilometres.

He said no local government in the state had been left out of the administration’s infrastructure development initiatives.

The commissioner also inspected a two-storey secondary school under construction in Kaku community.

He said the school, with over 12 classrooms, will address the educational needs of communities that had sought such a facility for more than two decades.

Buba commended the governor for responding to the educational and infrastructural needs of the people.

He reaffirmed the stakeholders’ support for the administration’s development agenda in the state.

Community members also expressed appreciation to Governor Sani, for prioritising the community’s development through the construction of the road.

The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board, Professor Yahaya Sale Ibrahim, said the road project had been welcomed by the people because of its historical significance and socio-economic benefits.

Ibrahim said the road was an ancient route, popularly referred to as the Trans-Sahara route, through which slaves were transported several decades ago.

He described its reconstruction as a reclamation of history and a major step towards restoring the area’s importance.

He added that the secondary school under construction will provide educational opportunities for underserved communities, promote access to quality education, and foster unity among the benefiting communities.