The Katsina State Government has expressed deep concern over the Federal Government’s failure to complete the Kano-Katsina road, a critical infrastructure project initiated during the tenure of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
Dr. Faisal Umar Kaita, the Commissioner of Lands, highlighted the issue during a meeting with Khadiza Kareem Omotayo, Personal Assistant to President Tinubu. He attributed the stalled progress to the non-payment of compensation to affected individuals, which has significantly impeded the project’s completion.
“This road is vital for the smooth flow of business activities between Kano, Katsina, Niger Republic, and other African countries,” Dr. Kaita stated. “Despite its importance, the government has failed to pay compensation to the affected people.”
Dr. Kaita emphasized that the Katsina State Government is open to negotiations to expedite the road’s completion. He also urged the Federal Government to resolve compensation issues for the Kano-Daura-Katsina-Maradi railway project and the expansion of the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport.
Eng. Lawal Yandaki, State Chairman of ALGON, called for the construction of earth dams across Katsina’s 34 council areas to generate income for unemployed youth. Represented by Badaru Musa, Yandaki also requested the construction of township roads to facilitate the movement of agricultural products, particularly in rural areas.
Meanwhile, renowned Islamic preacher Sheikh Yakubu Musa Hassan appealed to the Federal Government to address the insecurity plaguing the North, which hampers development efforts.
The meeting was attended by student representatives, politicians, Ulama, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders, all echoing the need for urgent federal intervention to complete these critical infrastructure projects.
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