Gov Idris inspects flood-damaged roads in Kebbi, promises swift repairs

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris visited Dandi Local Government Area on Thursday to examine roads damaged by recent heavy rainfall.

The visit was documented in a statement signed by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor.

Damaged roads include the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road and the Fana Township Road, which links Fana town with neighbouring communities.

During the inspection, Hon. Dr. Suleiman Fana, the member of the Kebbi State House of Assembly representing the area, and Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruk, the Commissioner for Works, briefed the governor on the extent of the damage.

According to the statement, “At the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road, the member representing the area in the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Suleiman Fana, and the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruk, briefed the Governor on the extent of the damage caused by the rainfall.”

The Commissioner for Works recommended constructing additional culverts and other engineering structures to repair the road and reduce future erosion risks.

Governor Idris, accompanied by Ambassador Sa’idu Usman Nasamu Dakingari and other officials, inspected the affected areas and assured residents that the government would act swiftly to resolve the problem.