By Amos Mathew, kaduna
Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and Director-General of the Uba Sani Support Group, has commended Governor Uba Sani for prioritising people-focused infrastructure with the commissioning of key asphalt roads in Makarfi and Zaria Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
Mamman Lagos spoke during the commissioning of the Durum–Kuruntumawa Asphalt Road in Makarfi Local Government Area, alongside the Magajiya–Kasuwan Amaru and Audi–Kako Asphalt Roads in Zaria Local Government Area, describing the projects as a clear demonstration of inclusive governance.
He noted that for many years, the affected communities suffered from poor connectivity, limited mobility and restricted access to markets, schools, healthcare facilities and economic opportunities, a situation that negatively impacted livelihoods and development.
According to him, the Durum–Kuruntumawa Road represents a major breakthrough for the people of Makarfi, one of twelve local governments that did not record a single kilometre of completed road infrastructure for over a decade.
Mamman Lagos said the completion of the road has transformed movement in the area by reducing travel time and transportation costs, improving safety, and strengthening access to markets and essential public services.
He added that the road directly supports agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, enabling farmers to move their produce more efficiently while restoring dignity to communities whose economic contributions had long been neglected.
Within Zaria city, Mamman Lagos explained that the Magajiya–Kasuwan Amaru Asphalt Road has significantly improved urban mobility and commercial activities by linking densely populated neighbourhoods with major markets.
He said the Audi–Kako Road has also enhanced traffic flow, eased congestion and boosted local businesses, further reinforcing Zaria’s position as a major commercial centre in Kaduna State.
Mamman Lagos disclosed that the commissioned roads are part of a broader infrastructure programme of Governor Uba Sani’s administration, involving 140 road projects covering a total of 1,335 kilometres across the 23 local government areas of the state.
He commended the governor for what he described as consistent commitment to equitable development, stressing that the projects reflect a deliberate effort to ensure that no community is left behind.
The Commissioner said Governor Uba Sani has continued to place the welfare of the people above all other considerations, earning widespread support across the state.
He further stated that the Uba Sani Support Group remains fully mobilised across Kaduna, pledging to deliver the state for Governor Uba Sani and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in recognition of what he described as purposeful leadership and people-oriented governance.