By Umar Faruk Birnin kebbi
Motorists and farmers in Kebbi State have commended Senator Muhammadu Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District, for promptly repairing the collapsed bridge linking Northwest to Southern Nigeria. The bridge, which connects Kuchi and Rara towns on the highway linking Kebbi, Sokoto, and Niger states, collapsed on August 29 due to heavy rainfall that devastated Kebbi State and neighboring states.
The Senator, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Land Transport, swiftly addressed the issue, alleviating untold hardship faced by motorists and farmers. Commercial driver Alhaji Yahaya Malami praised Senator Aliero for restoring the bridge to its normal state, highlighting the challenges faced before the repair.
"Before the repairs, we had to detour through Jega, Kalgo, Bunza, Suru, and Bagudo Local Government Areas to reach the Southern part of the country, exacerbating fuel costs and hardships," Malami said.
Malam Nura Abubakar, another commercial driver, expressed gratitude to Senator Aliero and the Federal Government for saving lives and facilitating smooth travel from Birnin Kebbi to Yauri and the Southern part of the country.
A farmer, Malam Aliyu Rara thanked Senator Aliero for restoring access to their farmlands, enabling them to resume farming. Rara urged the Federal Government to apply a layer of asphalt to the repaired section of the road in order to enhance durability.
Alhaji Tsoho Alaye-Jega, a supporter of Senator Aliero, commended the Senator's efforts, emphasizing the road's economic importance to Kebbi and Sokoto states.
"Senator Aliero's prompt action demonstrates his commitment to providing democratic dividends to his constituents," Alaye-Jega said.
The community has urged sustained support for Senator Aliero to ensure continued provision of essential infrastructure and services.
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