The Federal Government has assured the Bauchi State Government of immediate intervention on the flood damaged section of the Kano- Maiduguri federal road within Bauchi State that was cut off by flood after a heavy downpour recently.

As part of immediate measures, the Government at the centre has directed a technical team from the Ministry of works to move to the spot to evaluate the damage done and report back for the Ministry to procure an emergency solution to the problem.

The Minister of Works, David Umai who made the disclosure said the decision is to alleviate the attendant inconveniences faced by the road users, especially the people of Malori-Guskuri community in Katsgun Local Government Area of Bauchi State, whose source of livelihood has been severely affected by the destruction occasioned by flood.
He directed the Director of Highway Rehabilitation to liaise with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works to immediately deploy some technical people to go and evaluate what would be done to reduce the suffering of the people.

Speaking during a performance review meeting with Dangote Group of Companies Plc, BUA Group of Companies Plc and Mainstream Energy Solutions Ltd on the road projects handled under Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme held at the Ministry's headquarters,Mabushi -Abuja on 9th August 2024, the Honourable Minister said plans were underway to review the liability period for all federal government projects to ensure durability and value for money.

He highlighted the progress made so far in funding critical projects under the Tax Credit Scheme and called for more concerted efforts by all contractors handling projects under the tax credit scheme in order to complete all the awarded projects on a record time.

He called for more commitment on the side of all the funding partners, the ministry, and the contractors and asked for patience on the side of Nigerians.