The Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has announced an unprecedented expansion of inter-town and township road projects in the year 2026 across the state.
Buni made this known while presenting the 2026 budget before the Yobe State House of Assembly in Damaturu.
The governor said his administration will continue to prioritise road construction because of its direct impact on development and economic growth.
He said, “Government would sustain its efforts in road construction as a major factor for infrastructural development for efficient delivery of goods and services, boost agricultural development and woo both indigenous and foreign investors.”
Buni disclosed that township roads and drainages will be constructed across six major towns of Damaturu, Potiskum, Nguru, Gashua, Geidam and Buni Yadi, adding that work on the Damaturu Flyover will be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
“In addition, we will construct three lanes on both sides of the dual carriageway from the Pilgrims Roundabout to the Stadium Roundabout as part of the Damaturu city renewal project,” the governor announced.
The governor said in addition to the completion of the ongoing road projects, the government will equally embark on one in the 2026 budget.
“Asphalt overlay from Ngelzarma to Mashio; Reconstruction of Kaliyari-Bayamari road; Bayamari-Geidam road; Construction of Geidam-Bukarti-Dumbol road; Nangere-Kayeri road; Buni Gari-Teteba road; construction of Kumagannam-Karasuwa Garun Guna road; construction of Tashan kalgo-Dagona road; asphalt overlay from Nguru-Highway to Karasuwa Galu.
He further announced the construction of new roads and drainage projects within some major state institutions such as the House of Assembly complex, the High Court complex, the State Secretariat and the August 27 Stadium.
“These works will not only beautify the environment but will also address flash floods and ease movement.”
Speaking on rural connectivity, Governor Buni revealed that several additional roads will be executed under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).
“These include the Mashio-Alagarno, Mashio-Jajere, Buni Gari township road, Bulanguwa-Afunori, Bombori-Majakura, Machina-Dole-Karmashe, Damagum township road, Karasuwa-Garun Guna–Maimalari–Yusufari road, Bara-Njibulwa and Kukuwa-Zango roads.”
Buni also disclosed that the SOLID Project, billed to kick start soon, will execute a total of 25 kilometres of new road projects in Damaturu in addition to resurfacing and asphalt overlay of the Damaturu internal ring road.
The governor reaffirmed that the 2026 road expansion drive is part of his campaign promises geared towards connecting all parts of the state for accessibility.
“Our goal is simple, we want all 178 political wards in Yobe to be linked with tarred roads. This will improve security response, stimulate economic activity and strengthen unity across the state,” Buni reiterated.
