The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned 10 newly completed intra-city road projects in Makurdi, Benue State.
The projects, spanning approximately 11.5 kilometres, are part of the broader Phase I Urban Renewal Programme implemented by the state Governor, Rev Father Hyacinth Alia.
The First Lady stated that the projects clearly demonstrated the practical implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu through investments that directly impact the lives and livelihoods of citizens.
She expressed gladness for the improvements and level of development in the state.
The completion of the infrastructure according the First Lady forms part of progress and commitment of the current administration.
She also commended Governor Alia for his visionary leadership, and commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Benue.
”These roads, with a combined length of 11.5 kilometers, including the Shire Bakut Road dual carriage way; Abu Ken Shulua Road; Mama; Batteren; Alia Street; Dabo, Plaza, Fashion, Hub Road, Sir James, Uppo, Street, Tega, Bar, Street, Giotto, Aca, Road, and the connecting Spa, Road, are pathways to economic growth.
”These roads would improve mobility, enhance security, and a better quality of life for the people of Makurdi and beyond.
”As we commission these roads today, I encourage the good people of Benue to continue supporting the efforts of the governor and to take ownership of these public assets by ensuring their proper use,” the First Lady said.
In his welcome remarks, the state Governor, Rev. Father Alia said the roads will enhance accessibility, reduce travel time and improve connectivity between communities within the city of Makurdi.
Thereafter, the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu proceeded to Ihugh, Vandekiya Local Government to officially commission and hand over a newly constructed Community ICT Training Centre facilitated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
At the event where she was greeted by a mammoth crowd of excited indigenes, explained that the center is aimed at accelerating economic diversification through industrialization and digitalization.
“ The knowledge of ICT serves as a significant tool for empowering communities, especially women, enabling them to break the traditional barriers and access new opportunities. By equipping themselves with ICT skills, women and girls can enhance their educational prospects participate in the global economy and support their families.
“I urge members of this community to take full ownership of this center the success of the center depends on your active participation and utilization of the resources available,” the First Lady said.
The center was named Lucy Zaiyol Alluor Community ICT Center after an illustrious educationist and former school principal in the state.
This is the 4th of such centers to be commissioned under the collaboration. Others are: Zainab Bulkachuwa Community ICT Center in Bauchi, Amina Ndalolo Community ICT Center in Kwara and Onikepo Akande Community ICT Center in Ibadan.
The First Lady seized the opportunity to support 1,000 women petty traders with N50,000.
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