Stakeholders Task Bauchi South Senator on Abandoned FG Roads Projects, Security

Feom: Ahmed Ahmed

The Bauchi South Stakeholders in Bauchi State have tasked the Senator representing the senatorial district, Sen Shehu Buba to take proactive steps on completion of abandoned Federal Government roads projects as well as tackling the security challenges in the Constituency.

They made the call at Bauchi South Stakeholders Interactive Session on Saturday in Bauchi. They have cried out to the Senator on the number of abandoned FG roads projects in the constituency.

Mrs Maryam Bagel lamented over abandoned FG roads projects in the senatorial districts by the previous administration.

"We have a number of road projects awarded by the Federal Government that link the Constituency from Dass , Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi Gombe, Tafawa Balewa Jos among others. 

"Those roads, if completed , would boost agricultural and economic activities in the constituency and the state," She said.

Also Speaking, Mr Aminu Tukur noted that the security situation in the constituency is worrisome, urging the senator to find a way of addressing security challenges and farmers' harder clashes.

"Majority of the citizens are Farmers they need support to embark on farming and as well provide skills acquisition to the teaming unemployed youths," Tukur said.

Earlier, Alhaji Ibrahim Marafa, Chairman of the session commended the Senator initiated the interactive session. 

"Let me remind us that we are living in a democratic society operating a presidential system of government where powers are separated among the Executive,Legislative and the Judiciary.

"The three tiers of Government 

comprising the Federal, States and Local Government Councils.

Ours is a society of multi linguistics, multi religious and multi- ethnic Society," he said.

On his part , Sen Buba appreciated the Stakeholders for attending the interactive session, saying as a politician and leader, I understand what it means to have the support of the people. 

"Using the instrument of this kind of programme, we will drive the process of bringing positive change in the lives of our people through quality, responsible and result oriented representation insha Allah.

"This kind of engagement, a sure realistic and sustainable path to achieving the socio- political, educational and other developmental goals of Bauchi South Senatorial District are realized. 

He added that "we need the wisdom of our elders, support and encouragement of our traditional rulers, the sound ideas of our scholars, guidance of religious clerics, energy and commitment of youth to move forward.