In a move aimed at bolstering infrastructure and providing secure housing, the Adamawa State Executive Council has approved substantial investments in road construction and housing development.
Following its fifth council meeting of the year, presided over by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the spokesperson for the Executive Council, the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, the Honourable James Iliya, announced the approval of contracts totalling billions of Naira.
A significant portion of the funds, N3,705,193,277.34, will be allocated to MSSR Rocard for the comprehensive construction of 5.7 km of township roads within Maiha. According to the Honourable Iliya, this initiative directly addresses the infrastructural damage inflicted by past insurgent activities and the previously substandard condition of the roadways. He announced that the project is slated for completion within a 12-month timeframe.
Furthermore, the Commissioner of Information and Strategy disclosed that the council approved N1,959,338,577.41 for the construction of a perimeter fence around the 1000-unit Fintiri Housing estate in Malkohi. This measure is intended to enhance the security and integrity of the housing complex.
Additionally, recognising the need for expanded infrastructure, the Honourable James Iliya revealed that the council sanctioned a N3,526,376,074.12 variation for additional work on the Federal Housing road network in Bajabure. He stated that the expansion will encompass widening the Yola/Mubi road and extending the thoroughfare from the Rochas Okorocha school to the Federal Housing unit by five metres. He added that the revised plan also includes the development of an additional 3.3 kilometres of road network within the new layout of the Federal Housing unit, alongside the construction of a 3.5-kilometre stormwater drainage system designed to mitigate potential flooding in the area.
He explained that the perimeter fencing project for the Fintiri Housing unit, situated along the greater Yola bypass, is expected to be completed within six months.
In related decisions, the council approved N133,148,293.20 for pre- and post-construction consultancy services related to the design and supervision of the perimeter fencing and gatehouses at the 1000 Fintiri Housing estate. An additional N1,055,350,370.30 was also approved for similar consultancy services for the proposed State International Conference Centre and Event Centre.
Turning to environmental concerns, the Commissioner for Environment, Sadiq Mohammed, presented a report from a committee established to analyse the NiMet weather predictions. The Commissioner emphasised that the findings indicate that Adamawa State should brace itself for a period of intense rainfall accompanied by windstorms.
He revealed that the recent destructive windstorm in Ganye, which resulted in property damage and a tragic loss of life, serves as a stark reminder of the potential impact. Consequently, the Commissioner urged residents to take necessary precautions to prevent further loss of life and property.
The Honourable Sadiq stated that the NiMet prediction also forecasts a dry spell, anticipated to last for approximately 23 days around June and July. In light of this, the Commissioner advised farmers to consult with agricultural experts regarding their seed selection for the upcoming planting season. He also encouraged households to actively engage in tree planting and to cease the practice of disposing of refuse in waterways to promote environmental sustainability and mitigate potential flooding.
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