Former President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday commissioned the first major road constructed by the Bauchi state Governor Bala Mohammed.
The road which links Sabon Kaura community to Miri village was among the first roads awarded by the governor in his first 100 days in office and the first project commissioned by the administration.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Bala said the new access road which is 6.2 kilometers long was awarded at the cost of N2 billion.
He lauded Jonathan for mentoring him, asserting that he taught him the art and science of politics and good governance.
The governor said his administration had so far awarded 100 kilometers rural and urban roads, noting that the project was in view of ‘ the poor infrastructures he inherited.’
In his speech, Jonathan expressed appreciation to Bala for inviting him to commission the first major project and naming it after him.
The former president particularly hailed his former cabinet minister for not deserting him saying many politicians abandoned their bosses after leaving offices.
Jonathan also thanked the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, for conferring on him a traditional title of ‘Jigon Bauchi.
