According to the governor, the roads will cost N6bn and are expected to be delivered in 11 months.
Alia said, “The construction of 16 roads, measuring 15.39km within the Makurdi metropolis, which is monumental, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to revolutionise the infrastructure of Benue State as we prepare to lay the foundation of a new Benue within our 100 days in office.”
The governor listed the roads for construction to include: Odeh-Ageh-John Felse Street with Spur to Akuma Abanyam and Othaniel Taanghar Street; Orkuma Akunda Street ; Lush Street and Augustinian Community roads all in the New GRA part of Makurdi as well as the Nigerian Navy Barracks Road , Keghem Malu Street along the Adeke/Achusa area, among others.All rights reserved.
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