President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned Flood and Erosion Control Project in Tulu-Tama, Toro Local Government Area, Bauchi state.
The President, who was represented by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Mariam Yalwaji Katagum, while handing over the completed project, said the completion of the project was part of the federal government’s concerted effort towards tackling environmental challenges in the country.
In a press statement issued at the weekend by the Asisstant Director Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa, Katagum reiterated the commitment of the presented administration to continue to implement all policies, agreements and contracts at both national and international levels that are aimed at laying a solid foundation for a prosperous nation.
Katagum said the implementation of the project was in keeping faith with his administration’s promise of ensuring no part of the country suffers any neglect owing to its geographical location or political consideration.
In a key note address, the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, said the importance of the project cannot be over-emphasized as it was expected to address devastating effect of flooding and erosion menace in the area.
The Bauchi State Governor who was represented by the State Commissioner of Environment and Housing, Honourable Hamisu Muazu Shira, expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for the execution of the project.
The Governor stated that “The Bauchi State Ministry of Environment is currently compiling a list of all the areas affected by flood and erosion with a view to seeking for the support of the Federal Government in order to come to our aid”.
