From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu
In it’s effort to showcase the ongoing development initiatives within Yobe State, a group of journalists, have embarked on a media tour of Governor Buni’s various projects, beginning with those located in the arid regions of the state particularly Yunusari local government.
The tour comes in the wake of previous setbacks caused by insurgent activities that disrupted the state’s economy and community well-being.
To revitalise the local economy and empower community members, Governor Buni’s administration has initiated the construction of ultra-modern and modern markets throughout the state.
During the visit to the Yunusari Modern Market, the Commissioner for the Yobe State Ministry of Home Affairs, Information, and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, highlighted the governor’s commitment to executing people-oriented projects in both rural and urban areas across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
Bego’s also remarks, the Commissioner for the Yobe State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Buba noted that numerous markets have been developed in key locations, including Damaturu, Potiskum, Gashua, Nguru, Ngalda, Buni Yadi, and Geidam respectively.
Providing detailed insights into the Yunusari Modern Market, the Commissioner shared that it comprises 98 stores and shops, an administrative block, a fire service unit, a security post, as well as 156 stalls and a warehouse. This new development is poised to elevate economic activities within the partular community.
On his thanks to Yobe state governor on behalf of the Yunusari community, local leader Babagoni Aisami emphasised that the governor’s project will substantially enhance their economic prospects and attract potential investors, thereby fostering further growth and development in the whole region.
He also assure the governor that, they will utilize it in a way that, it will boast their economy for a long period of time.
The commissioner also highlighted ongoing rural infrastructure projects, citing the 25km Gashu’a–Masaba road as an example.
According to him For many years, these farming communities have been landlocked and inaccessible. His Excellency decided it was essential to open up this area,
The project engineer, Eng Kabir Mohammad Kashim noted that the road connects approximately 14 agrarian communities in the area.
According to him, the Governor’s vision extends beyond the state capital alone