Governor approves N6.5bn for township road dualisation
The Bauchi State Government has approved N6.5bn for the dualisation of a 7.5-kilometre township road in Misau Local Government Area.
The dualisation of the Misau township road is part of Bauchi State’s broader push to upgrade road infrastructure, improve connectivity, and reduce traffic accidents on key routes.
Misau, a major commercial hub and transit town along the Bauchi–Azare highway, has long faced traffic congestion and frequent road mishaps due to the narrowness of its main artery.
The contractors handling the project, Mother Cat, have assured that the road will be completed and delivered by the end of 2025.
During a facility tour on Saturday, the Site Engineer of the project, Nicholas David, said the work was already over 50 per cent completed, an indication that the project would meet the deadline.
David said, “As you can see, we are doing our best and the work is progressing steadily. We have done more than half, and work is ongoing on the other half.”
He further explained that the project had earlier been affected by fluctuations in the prices of construction materials, but said the prices had stabilised, ruling out the need for further variations.
He also assured that the company was committed to delivering quality work in line with contract specifications, stressing that Mother Cat is known for standard service delivery.
On his part, a supervisor of the project from the Bauchi State Ministry of Works and Transport, Engineer Mohammed Babagana, commended the contractors for their performance, confirming that “more than half of the job had been completed.”
Babagana corroborated that the “increase in the cost of materials necessitated the variation of the contract sum to over N6bn”, but assured that quality work would be delivered.
He explained that although the road is a federal highway, the Bauchi State Government took up the project to reduce accidents and ease traffic flow for the people of Misau.
PUNCH Online reports that Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration has prioritised road development as a pillar of its infrastructure agenda, arguing that better roads will not only improve the quality of life for residents but also stimulate economic activity by facilitating the smooth movement of goods and services.
The state government’s decision to shoulder the cost of the road, despite its federal status, underscores its commitment to ensuring safer roads and reducing the burden on commuters.
Upon completion, the 7.5km dual carriageway is expected to decongest Misau town, improve safety, and boost socio-economic activities in the local government area and beyond.
