Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Tuesday commissioned two road projects spanning 5.1 kilometres in Funtua as part of the state’s Urban Renewal Programme aimed at improving traffic flow, enhancing road safety and stimulating economic activities
The projects include the reconstructed and dualised 3.9-kilometre Funtua–Katsina Road, completed at a cost of ₦5.8bn, and the upgraded 1.2-kilometre Tsohuwar Kasuwa Road, executed for ₦637m.
Speaking during the inauguration, Radda said sustained investment in infrastructure remained central to his administration’s strategy for economic growth and urban development.
He said, “Today, we are commissioning the reconstructed and dualised Funtua–Katsina Road, a strategic 3.9-kilometre corridor completed at a cost of ₦5.8 billion, and the rehabilitation and upgrading of the 1.2-kilometre Tsohuwar Kasuwa Road, executed at a cost of ₦637 million.
“The successful completion of these projects shows our commitment to providing quality infrastructure that will stimulate economic activities, improve mobility, reduce travel time, and enhance road safety.”
The governor said the projects, executed by Mothercat Limited under the supervision of the Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, form part of the Urban Renewal Programme being implemented across the Katsina, Daura and Funtua Senatorial Zones.
He assured residents that the state government would continue to prioritise infrastructure development to drive economic transformation.
“Our administration will continue to invest in infrastructure that improves the lives of our people and strengthens the economic future of Katsina State. Every completed project brings us closer to the modern and prosperous state we desire,” Radda said.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Sani Magaji, described the projects as another milestone in the implementation of the governor’s urban renewal agenda.
He explained that the 3.9-kilometre Funtua–Katsina Road stretches from the Central Mosque Roundabout to the Dutsen-Rimi Roundabout, while the 1.2-kilometre Tsohuwar Kasuwa Road links the Central Mosque Roundabout to the Zaria–Gusau Bypass.
According to him, both roads were constructed with asphaltic concrete pavement and equipped with solar-powered streetlights in line with the state’s quality assurance standards.
“These projects are clear evidence of the administration’s commitment to providing durable infrastructure that improves transportation, supports economic growth and enhances the quality of life of our people,” Magaji said.
He added that work on the Sokoto Road Project in Funtua was progressing steadily and would be completed and commissioned before the end of 2026.
SOURCE: PUNCH
