Provision of Infrastructure will Improve Economy, Create Jobs- Atiku Abubakar.

By Isiyaka Wunti

Former Vice President Alh Atiku Abubakar has called on the Government at all levels to prioritize the provision of the physical infrastructure to enhance job creation and economic empowerment.

He made the call in Bauchi while Commissioning Gombe Road to Maiduguri Bye pass in the state capital constructed by Governor Bala Mohammed led administration.

Commissioning the four point five killometres road Alh Atiku Abubakar said the country needs extra commitments in eradicating the wave of unemployment and insecurity noting that embarking on massive infrastructural development project is the instrumentl for achieving economic prosperity.

while commending the Governor for constructing the road, Atiku Abubakar urged him to consolidate on his zeal towards impacting positively on the lives of the people.

The State Governor Bala Mohammed said the project was inline with the urban and rural renewal projects initiated by his administration.

According to him, Over thirty strategic roads were so far completed in addition to provision of basic infrastructure in critical areas.

In an address the state Commissioner of works Alh. Abdulkadir Ibrahim said the ministry intensified monitoring and evaluation to ensure the project meets the construct specification.

The former Vice President has earlier paid a homage to Emir of Bauchi at his palace.