Governor Zulum Commences 113km Maiduguri Ring Road Project
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, officially inaugurated the Maiduguri Ring Road Project on Monday. This project spans 113 kilometers and links the eastern, western, and southern sectors of the city.
This ambitious endeavor is part of Governor Zulum’s forward-thinking urban renewal strategy, aimed at easing traffic congestion, addressing housing shortages, fostering employment opportunities, and boosting economic growth in the region.
During his speech, Zulum outlined the phased implementation of the project, starting with the construction from Maiduguri-K16.5 Road to Maiduguri-Monguno Rd. via Maid-Gubio Rd., covering an initial distance of 16.5km.
“Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, is grappling with significant challenges due to the influx of internally displaced persons, which is exerting immense pressure on the city’s resources to meet the population’s needs, particularly in housing and shelter. We are taking proactive measures to alleviate the city’s congestion.”
“The Borno State Government has opted to commence the initial phase of the project, covering approximately 16.5km.” By the grace of God, we are committed to expanding this endeavor to encompass the entire 113km of the ring road,” stated Zulum.
The Governor also directed the Ministry of Works and Housing to ensure the delivery of high-quality work that can endure over time.”I implore you to handle this with utmost care and ensure that upon completion, the road maintains its durability for the next thirty years.” Do not prioritize costs over standards. I envision this road remaining resilient for years to come,” he emphasized. The Commissioner of Works and Housing, Engineer Mustapha Gubio, assured the governor of the project’s prompt completion while adhering strictly to all engineering specifications.
Providing an update to the Governor, Engr Sadu Auno, the Executive Secretary of Borno State Road Maintenance Agency, stated that the road features dual carriageways with a width of 7.3 meters, adhering to Federal Government standards and all engineering specifications.
Additionally, Engr Adam Bababe, the Executive Secretary of the Borno State Geographic Information Service (BOGIS), mentioned that compensation totaling over N1.6 billion was disbursed to 732 individuals whose farmlands were affected by the project. He also highlighted plans to develop residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and institutional areas along the ring road, covering approximately 2,000 hectares of land.