Property owners along roads, bridges under construction in Minn advised to relocate
TUNDE BOLAJI -MINNA.
Niger State Government has given a 30-day ultimatum to property owners affected by the construction of roads and bridges in Minna to give contractors the right of way for speedy execution of the projects.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago gave the ultimatum after he inspected the ongoing overhead bridges in Minna.
He disclosed that the State Government has paid compensation to most of the people affected, and assured that the rest will be paid as soon as all the processes are completed.
While calling for the understanding of the people, the Governor, however, reiterated that the State Government will not allow some disgruntled elements to disrupt the projects that are meant to benefit the populace.
He also revealed that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has also been given 30 days to move its power lines to allow the projects to progress.
Project sites inspected by the Governor were Tunga, Imani Junction, Morris area, Kpakungu, Mobil,, and Stadium Junctio,n, where he interacted with residents of the areas on the need to cooperate with the contractors.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done so far, saying he is optimistic that most of the overhead bridges would be completed by the 2nd quarter of next year.
The Governor was accompanied by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, the Emir of Minna Alh. Umar Faruk Bahago and other top Government functionaries.
