Bauchi Govt to review abandoned projects, as construction of 500km road project commences

Bauchi State Government is to benefit from the construction of 500 kilometer road project Under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project.

The State Commissioner of Budget and Planning, Dr Aminu Hassan Gamawa made this known when he featured on a BRC phone in programme tagged “Tafiya da Gwani”.

Dr Aminu Gamawa said already World Bank has pledged to support the state government to fast track the execution of the project.

He said the  project was part of the determination of the present administration in the state to ensure rural farmers transport their products without any hitches.

The Commissioner said to assist Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed to find lasting solution to the challenges affecting critical sectors of the state economy, the ministry would ensure transparency and accountability in the budget proposal submitted by Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

Dr Aminu Gamawa noted that the ministry was requested to work out modalities towards finding lasting solution to challenges facing Education, Health, Agriculture, unemployment and Poverty among others.

According to him, the ministry would assist the governor to deliver on his campaign promises through monitoring and supervision of the developmental projects awarded.

He reaffirmed the resolve of the State Ministry of Budget and Planning to capture the campaign promises of the governor  in the next budget proposal to ensure their full implementation.

The Commissioner said the state government is reviewing the abandoned projects across the state  with a view to look into the possibility of their completion.

 Dr Aminu Gamawa who assured people of the state on the readiness of the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed towards responding to their yearnings and aspirations, appealed to them to support the administration to ensure success.

On the preparation for the 2020 budget, the Commissioner said the ministry would consult the general public for their input as part of efforts to ensure inclusiveness and citizens’ engagement.