Governor Umar Bago made this disclosure during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the township roads in the Lapai Local Government Area.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor reiterated his unwavering determination to transform the State.
It further added that the Niger State government is also seeking the support of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), through a tax credit scheme for the road project, in addition to the ones recently granted.
According to Bago, the State government intends to renovate the General Hospital, Lapai as well as revive the Waterworks project that the late former Governor of the State, Abdulkadir Kure, started which is intended to supply portable water from Katcha to Agaie and Lapai.
Speaking on his agricultural revolution, the Governor enjoined the people to key into mechanised agriculture, as the government would provide the needed support for their benefit.
Similarly, the Governor was in Agaie Local Government Area, where he also performed the groundbreaking of township roads, saying plans are underway for the construction of roads in the other Local Government Areas, including the road leading to Baro Port.
Bago further assured the people that Agaie General Hospital will be renovated and equipped for improved healthcare service delivery, while the Central Market will also get a facelift, to improve socio-economic activities.
In their separate remarks, Lapai Council Chairman, Mohammed Musa and the Chairman of Agaie Local Government Council, Ibrahim Aliyu, appreciated the Governor for extending his infrastructural development to rural areas, and called for sustained efforts.
The Emir of Agaie, Yusuf Nuhu, represented by Wazirin Agaie, Abubakar Alkali, and the Emir of Lapai, Umar Tafida, commended Governor Bago for his efforts at transforming the State, and assured him of continued supports.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
