Gombe State Government has approved the expansion and dualization of a key road in the state capital, as well as the procurement of 2,500 Metric tonnes of fertilizer with a 50% subsidy for farmers. The road project, awarded to Triacta Nig Ltd, is valued at N20.4 billion and will be completed within 12 months.
The fertilizer subsidy scheme will provide farmers with fertilizer at a subsidized rate of N22,000 per bag, down from the market price of N45,000. The distribution of the fertilizer is set to begin later this month to ensure timely delivery to farmers.
Additionally, the government approved the construction of road networks in BAP 4 and the dualization works along Ashaka road, totaling 18.5 kilometers.
Emergency repairs of road washouts and culverts along Dukku-Dokoro Road in Dukku LGA were also approved, including the construction of a two-span bridge at a cost of N1.593 billion.
The government also approved the sum of N587.6 million for the construction and provision of essential facilities at Lincoln University, Kumo Campus, as part of the MoU signed between the state government and the Malaysian University.
