Gov Idris Reacts Boldly As Floods Cripple Key Kebbi-Niger Road

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has ordered the immediate reconstruction of the Makera-Kangiwa road, a critical transport link connecting Kebbi to Niger State, following severe flood damage that destroyed a significant section of the route.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Idris gave the directive on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the affected area in Makera, describing the road as a vital economic lifeline crucial for both local transportation and international trade.

In a statement released Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, the governor tasked the state Ministry of Works with promptly identifying and hiring a qualified contractor to commence the reconstruction.

“This government will not relent until key infrastructure across the state is rebuilt and improved,” the governor said. “Our citizens deserve real progress, and we are fully committed to delivering it.”

He emphasized the economic importance of the road, especially for border communities that rely on it to transport goods and services between Nigeria and neighboring nations.

Also speaking during the inspection, the Commissioner for Works, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar-Muslim, confirmed that the ministry had begun assessing capable contractors.

“We’re aware of the difficulties this has caused residents,” he said. “The governor’s instruction is clear—swift action with zero tolerance for delay.”

Umar-Muslim added that restoring the damaged road would not only ease the burden on affected communities but also revive a vital trade artery connecting Kebbi to the broader West African region.