President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday 26th August 2022, commissioned the Gombe – kaltungo highway in Gombe State.
The President was represented by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, who described the 66-kilometer road as a strategic project aimed at enhancing the country’s road infrastructure, supporting the ease of doing business, creating jobs, and establishing a prosperous economic environment, according to a press release signed by the minister’s spokesperson, Uwa Suleiman.
“Today, we are commissioning and handing over a 66.10km road, which links Gombe with the neighboring Taraba and Adamawa states. The road connects three North Eastern states, which makes it a critical component of our national road network. This road has been built to the highest quality of design and workmanship and if properly used, will last for the designed service life”.
In addition, the President praised Nigerians for their ability and patriotism in contributing their best skills and resources to the construction process. However, he also urged people to avoid abusing or misusing the infrastructure and to adhere to all traffic laws, particularly the 100 kph speed limit.
Also in attendance at the ceremony were the Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Inuwa Mohammed Yahaya, and members of his cabinet, the representative of the Minister of Works and Housing, Royal fathers, Heads of Federal and State parastatals, and a horde of appreciative Gombe state citizens.
