RismadarVoice Reporters
October 25, 2026
The Kebbi State Government says it has completed 25 major infrastructure projects, with seven others ongoing and 13 new contracts awarded under Governor Nasir Idris’s administration.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed-BK, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, where he presented the government’s infrastructure achievements ahead of its third anniversary.
According to the commissioner, the projects cover road construction and rehabilitation, bridges, drainage systems, office complexes and transport facilities across the state.
Ahmed-BK said the investments were intended to address longstanding infrastructure challenges, improve connectivity and support economic development.
He maintained that several communities previously faced transportation difficulties because of deteriorating roads and inadequate public infrastructure.
Among the newly awarded projects is the rehabilitation of the 32.7-kilometre Birnin Lafiya–Gulma–Natsini Road in Argungu Local Government Area, with a scheduled completion period of 12 months.
Other projects include the construction of access roads and drainage facilities behind Azbir Arena in Birnin Kebbi.
The commissioner explained that improved road networks would facilitate the movement of agricultural produce, strengthen commercial activities and encourage investment in the state’s agricultural and solid minerals sectors.
He also identified the newly constructed Central Motor Park in Birnin Kebbi as a significant development in the transport sector.
According to him, the establishment of the Kebbi State Transportation Authority, acquisition of mass transit buses and development of the motor park were designed to improve public transportation, create employment opportunities and generate government revenue.
Ahmed-BK further argued that better infrastructure would improve access to essential services and support security operations and emergency responses.
He said the administration remained committed to extending development projects to underserved communities.
The commissioner also urged residents to support the continuation of Governor Idris’s development agenda, arguing that another term would allow the administration to consolidate its achievements.
He expressed confidence that sustained infrastructure investment would improve productivity, attract businesses and raise living standards across the state.
However, the government did not provide a comprehensive breakdown of the financial costs, contractors or completion certificates for all 25 projects during the briefing.
The figures therefore represent the administration’s reported achievements, pending independent assessment of the individual projects.
