Superhighway:Umaru Bago, We’re Not Going To Pay 1 Kobo For Compensation Because It Is For Your Good

During a forum organized by the Federal Ministry of Works in Ilorin on July 4, 2024, the Governor of Niger State, Honorable Mohammed Umaru Bago, spoke to the public about the Kwara and Niger sections of the 1000-kilometer Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project being carried out by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria. Bago stated that they needed to inform their people that the federal government was not taking their land and that they would not be paying any compensation because the project was for their benefit and would bring development to their communities.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

According to Premium Times, the Governor of Niger State, Honorable Mohammed Umaru Bago said “We need to talk to our people that the government is not grabbing your land; the federal government is bringing development to you. We are not going to pay one kobo for compensation because it is for your good.”

On the other hand, the Nigerian Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi said they were going to engage with the Governors, State Commissioner of Works, the Federal Controller of Works, and the Ministry, and review the projects and give them priorities. He also added that four projects were ongoing on tax credit with BUA, and they have assured him that the four projects would be delivered as soon as possible.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>