Federal Govt Rehabilitates Critical Roads, Curbs Flooding In Bauchi Communities

The Federal Government has rehabilitated the Bauchi–Gombe and Bauchi–Darazo–Kari— Potiskum Roads, thereby curbing recurring flooding incidents in Bauchi State.

The Federal Ministry of Works, in a statement, said the rehabilitation is part of strategic infrastructure interventions across Nigeria, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The statement by the Director Press, Mohammed Ahmed, said the Bauchi–Darazo–Kari—Potiskum Road was commissioned by the Bauchi State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Umar Saidu, on behalf of the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi.

He described the Bauchi-Gombe road as a vital corridor linking Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba States.

He said the 35-kilometre section of the alignment was awarded in 2024 to Messrs Triacta (Nigeria) Limited at a contract sum of N39,999,177,118.59.

The rehabilitation project aims to restore a major transport artery that has recently experienced frequent accidents and prolonged travel times.

He said, “Ongoing works have already resulted in a noticeable reduction in road crashes;  they are expected to significantly improve safety, reduce travel time, and cost of vehicle maintenance, as well as boost economic activities across the North-East Zone, upon completion”.

In a related development, the Federal Government also commissioned two additional road projects along the Bauchi–Darazo–Kari— Potiskum Road.

The statement noted that the Federal Government’s recent road interventions in Bauchi State include the Emergency Repair of a Collapsed Concrete-Lined 3-Cell Pipe Culvert at Konkiyel Town (Chainage CH 120+500).

According to him, “the project was executed to permanently address perennial flooding, protect adjoining farmlands and communities, and safeguard the integrity of the federal road infrastructure.

“This was followed by the Emergency Repair of a Collapsed Section of a 2-Cell Pipe Culvert and Concrete-Lined Drain at Sauke Village (Chainage CH 162+000), restoring hydraulic capacity, mitigating flood risks, improving road safety, and ensuring uninterrupted movement of people, services, and goods,” he said.

Giving technical insight into the projects during the exercise, the Federal Controller of Works in Bauchi State, Engineer Bashiru Adamu, explained that the interventions form part of the 260 Emergency Projects initiated at the outset of the present administration to address nationwide critical infrastructure failures. He noted that the Bauchi–Gombe road rehabilitation and the emergency drainage works along the Bauchi–Darazo–Kari— Potiskum Road were carried out to mitigate flooding and protect federal assets. It will also help in mitigating the effects of climate change, he added.

According to him, the culverts and concrete-lined drains are critical hydraulic structures that ensure roads, farmlands, and communities remain safe and accessible.

In his remarks, an official of the Bauchi State Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engineer Ibrahim Ahmed, commended the Federal Government for its prompt response to infrastructure challenges and expressed satisfaction with the engagement of licensed engineers and technologists on the projects, encouraging sustained professional oversight to further strengthen delivery standards.

Similarly, the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Bauchi Branch, Engineer Shehu Wakili, underscored the strategic importance of the Bauchi–Gombe and Bauchi–Potiskum corridors to regional connectivity and economic growth. He noted that the emergency culverts and drainage works protect the federal road network and support the smooth movement of goods and services, while urging host communities to complement government efforts through environmental protection measures, such as tree planting.

Speaking on the project, the Project Manager of Triacta (Nigeria) Limited,  Mr Joseph Samaha, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support and assured that the Bauchi–Gombe Road rehabilitation is progressing according to schedule. He confirmed that work, including drainage construction, binder courses, and asphalt surfacing, is ongoing, with full completion expected within the year.

Mallam Zakari Ya’u, Head of Sauke Village, expressed profound gratitude to the current administration for the emergency intervention and prayed that Allah sustains it. Speaking on behalf of the host communities, Mallam Zakari Ya’u stated that the projects have brought lasting relief by preventing annual flooding, protecting farmlands, and improving access for residents. He pledged the community’s commitment to protecting and maintaining the infrastructure to ensure its sustained benefits.

Giving technical insight into the projects, the Federal Controller of Works in Bauchi State, Engineer Bashiru Adamu, explained that the interventions form part of the 260 Emergency Projects initiated at the outset of the present administration to address nationwide critical infrastructure failures.

He noted that the Bauchi–Gombe road rehabilitation and the emergency drainage works along the Bauchi–Darazo–Kari— Potiskum Road were carried out to mitigate flooding and protect federal assets.

“It will also help in mitigating the effects of climate change, he added,” he added.

According to him, the culverts and concrete-lined drains are critical hydraulic structures that ensure roads, farmlands, and communities remain safe and accessible.

In his remarks, an official of the Bauchi State Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engineer Ibrahim Ahmed, commended the Federal Government for its prompt response to infrastructure challenges and expressed satisfaction with the engagement of licensed engineers and technologists on the projects, encouraging sustained professional oversight to further strengthen delivery standards.

Similarly, the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Bauchi Branch, Engineer Shehu Wakili, underscored the strategic importance of the Bauchi–Gombe and Bauchi–Potiskum corridors to regional connectivity and economic growth. He noted that the emergency culverts and drainage works protect the federal road network and support the smooth movement of goods and services, while urging host communities to complement government efforts through environmental protection measures, such as tree planting.

Speaking on the project, the Project Manager of Triacta (Nigeria) Limited,  Mr Joseph Samaha, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support and assured that the Bauchi–Gombe Road rehabilitation is progressing according to schedule. He confirmed that work, including drainage construction, binder courses, and asphalt surfacing, is ongoing, with full completion expected within the year.

Mallam Zakari Ya’u,  Head of Sauke Village, expressed profound gratitude to the current administration for the emergency intervention and prayed that Allah sustains it. Speaking on behalf of the host communities, Mallam Zakari Ya’u stated that the projects have brought lasting relief by preventing annual flooding, protecting farmlands, and improving access for residents. He pledged the community’s commitment to protecting and maintaining the infrastructure to ensure its sustained benefits.