From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
The Majority Leader in the House of Representatives representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency, Alhaji Alhassan Ado Doguwa (OON) has called on the Minister of State, Works and Housing, Alhaji Ibrahim El-Yakub to as a matter of urgency save the Falgore bridge from collapsing.
The Sardaunan Rano who made the plea during a courtesy visit to the Minister in his office, said the call has become necessary in view of the importance of the bridge to the people of Tudun Wada/ Dogiuwa Federal Constituency.
He added that with the Minister’s prompt intervention, saving the bridge from collapsing would never be impossible.
According to him, “it is an abiding obligation that lies on my shoulders to seek the Minister’s intervention in my capacity as a representative of my people.
“The visit has yielded a positive result as I was opportuned to have the firm support of the Minister at the time when such support is most needed.”
On his part, the Minister promised to intervene in saving the bridge from collapsing in addition to effecting a concrete repair that could stand the test of time.
He said the Buhari administration has been consistent in responding to the yearnings and aspirations of the entire citizens.
“The execution of the project is poised to start in earnest via a prompt and thorough inspection of the site, with quality assurance to be given preference,” the Minister added.
Speaking on the project, the Controller, Kano office of the Ministry, Engr. Yahaya Ali stated that work has already commenced at the site and would be completed within three months.
At the flagoff of the work at Gada biyu , the House majority leader, expressed his utmost satisfaction with the commencement of the project in good time and the manner the double bridge has been expanded and the precautions taken to avoid its collapse in future.
