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Exciting New Kano-Jigawa Road Boosts Farmers, Motorists and Communities with Improved Connectivity

Exciting New Kano-Jigawa Road Boosts Farmers, Motorists and Communities with Improved Connectivity

Exciting New Kano-Jigawa Road Boosts Farmers, Motorists and Communities with Improved Connectivity

The completion of the new Kano-Jigawa road is generating excitement among farmers, motorists, and communities.

The 82-kilometre highway project, stretching from Yankaba Roundabout in Kano to Tsalle in Jigawa State, was awarded on November 16, 2022, at the cost of N94 billion, and has a construction period of 24 months.

The project according to Vanguard, has reached 75% completion and is set to open up the rich agrarian community, increasing their proximity to the centres of development and business – Kano and Jigawa states.

Farmers, community leaders, and commuters around Gezawa, Gabasawa and environs are already beginning their celebrations ahead of the handing over of the crucial road by China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) to the Federal Government.

The new road has opened up the area, which links many villages, communities and states, and has already created new economic ventures, even before its completion.

The road has also reduced the challenges farmers used to encounter in transporting their farm produce to the town and prolonged the lifespan of their vehicles, according to Attahu Alhassan, a farmer from Gezawa.

The road has also increased the safety of motorists, as accidents have reduced drastically, and vehicle drivers who deserted the road due to its bad condition have returned and are now plying the road.

The construction of the road has opened up the area, and the value of the land has improved significantly, according to the District Head of Gezawa and Ward head of Mundubawa, Alhaji Mahmud Yusuf.

The road construction has also reduced the number of accidents recorded before, and Yusuf appealed for the installation of solar-powered street lights on the road for safety and security.

Overview of the New Kano-Jigawa Road

The new Kano-Jigawa road is a major infrastructure project being executed by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The project, which started on February 1, 2023, has reached 75 percent level of completion and is set to be completed soon.

The road stretches for 82 kilometres and is being constructed at the cost of N94 billion within a construction period of 24 months.

Project Scope and Design

The new Kano-Jigawa road project involves the construction of a dual carriageway from Yankaba Roundabout in Kano to Tsalle in Jigawa State.

The road has been designed to have six lanes for a 24-kilometre stretch, which is being handled by Chinese firm, China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC), while the remaining 58 kilometres have a single carriageway.

The road project is expected to bring about a positive impact on the lives of farmers, community leaders, commuters and motorists around Gezawa, Gabasawa and environs on the Yankaba (Kano) to Tsalle (Jigawa) axis.

The project has opened up the rich agrarian community, increased their proximity to the centres of development and business in Kano and Jigawa states, and created new economic ventures that are already springing up even before the road is handed over.

Timeline and Completion

The new Kano-Jigawa road project was awarded on November 16, 2022, and work started on February 1, 2023, with a construction period of 24 months.

The project has reached 75 percent level of completion and is set to be completed soon. The CCECC Project Manager, Mr. Yinan Dong, has confirmed that the project has provided over 800 job opportunities for the local society from the initial stage to the present.

The Chief Resident Engineer, Federal Ministry of Work, Abba Mukhtar Bello, has expressed optimism that with the speed and rate at which the work is being executed, the project will be completed before the construction period.

Bello stated that the project duration is two years and there are six months remaining. With the way the work is going, the project is moving faster than the time, and that means the work is moving faster than expected.

Impact on Local Agriculture

The completion of the new Kano-Jigawa road has brought about a significant impact on local agriculture.

The road has opened up the rich agrarian community and increased their proximity to the centres of development and business – Kano and Jigawa states, something that was beyond their imagination for decades.

Many industries are available on the important road corridor. The new road has eased transportation of farm produce for farmers in Gezawa, Gabasawa and Minjibir, who are known for farming. They can now transport their farm produce to the market with ease, reducing the challenges they used to encounter due to the bad roads.

A farmer, Attahu Alhassan, told Agritalker.com that the new road would prolong the lifespan of their vehicles.

Access to Markets

The new road has opened up access to markets for farmers in the area, which has the highest concentration of industries in Kano.

As a result, new economic ventures have already sprung up even before the road is handed over, while enthusiasm is very high among the people.

The road also links the area to the border area that will take farmers to Niger Republic. This access to markets has the potential to increase the income of farmers in the area and improve their livelihoods.

Agricultural Productivity

The new road has also improved agricultural productivity in the area. With the ease of transportation of farm produce, farmers can now focus on increasing their productivity.

This will lead to an increase in the supply of agricultural produce in the market, which will help to stabilize prices and improve food security in the area.

The road has also reduced the number of accidents recorded before, which will help to reduce the loss of lives and property.

The completion of the new Kano-Jigawa road has brought about a significant impact on local agriculture. The road has opened up access to markets and improved agricultural productivity in the area.

Farmers can now transport their farm produce to the market with ease, reducing the challenges they used to encounter due to the bad roads.

This has the potential to increase the income of farmers in the area and improve their livelihoods.

Benefits for Transportation

The new Kano-Jigawa road has brought significant benefits to transportation and is expected to have a positive impact on the economy of the region.

This section will explore the improvements in traffic flow and safety enhancements that the new road has brought.

Improved Traffic Flow

The new road has six lanes along 24 kilometres of the 82-kilometre highway, making it easier for motorists to travel between Kano and Jigawa states.

The road has reduced travel time by almost half, from over an hour to just 40 minutes, enabling faster and more efficient transportation of goods and services.

According to a report by Agritalker.com, the road has opened up the rich agrarian community and increased their proximity to the centres of development and business -Kano and Jigawa states, something that was beyond their imagination for decades.

Safety Enhancements

Before the repairs, the road was in a deplorable condition, causing frequent breakdowns and accidents on a daily basis.

Motorists deserted the road due to the poor condition, forcing many to seek alternative routes. However, with the repairs of the road, accidents have reduced drastically.

The road is now a smooth drive, and motorists who deserted the road due to its bad condition have returned and are plying the road.

The road construction project has also reduced the number of accidents recorded before.

The District Head of Gezawa and Ward head of Mundubawa, Alhaji Mahmud Yusuf, has appealed for the installation of solar-powered street lights on the road for safety and security.

The installation of street lights will address power outage and help boost security in the area.

The new Kano-Jigawa road has brought significant benefits to transportation, including improved traffic flow and safety enhancements.

The road has opened up the rich agrarian community and increased their proximity to the centres of development and business -Kano and Jigawa states.

The road is expected to have a positive impact on the economy of the region, creating over 800 new jobs, according to a report by Agritalker.com.

Economic Advancements

Job Creation

The completion of the new Kano-Jigawa road project has created over 800 job opportunities for the local society, according to the CCECC Project Manager, Mr. Yinan Dong.

The project, which was awarded in November 2022, has provided employment opportunities for the locals from the initial stage of the project to the present.

The Chief Resident Engineer, Federal Ministry of Work, Abba Mukhtar Bello expressed optimism that with the speed and rate at which the work is being executed, the project will be completed before the construction period.

Local Business Growth

The new Kano-Jigawa road has opened up the rich agrarian community and increased their proximity to the centres of development and business, Kano and Jigawa states.

The road has also reduced the challenges farmers used to encounter in transporting their farm produce to the town and prolonged the lifespan of their vehicles.

The road construction has also reduced the number of accidents recorded before, according to the District Head of Gezawa and Ward head of Mundubawa, Alhaji Mahmud Yusuf, who represented the community.

The axis has the highest concentration of industries and new ones continue to spring up, according to a farmer, Attahu Alhassan.

He added that the road also links to the border area that will take one to Niger Republic. The road has also improved significantly the value of the land, according to the District Head of Gezawa and Ward head of Mundubawa.

Motorists who deserted the road due to its bad condition have returned and are now plying the road, according to Saminu Abu, a commercial driver who has been in the business for over 15 years.

The repairs of the road have reduced accidents drastically, while the time spent on the road has reduced significantly. The road has become a smooth drive, and there is no cause for alarm as long as drivers drive with care.

The road construction has also increased the enthusiasm of the people, and new economic ventures are already springing up even before the road is handed over, according to the Arewa Voice correspondent who travelled on the road and spoke to farmers, motorists and the firm handling the job.

Community Responses

Public Opinion

The new Kano-Jigawa road project has been met with great excitement and anticipation from the local community, as it promises to revolutionize the landscape and provide a much-needed boost to the local economy. Farmers, community leaders, and commuters around Gezawa, Gabasawa, and Minjibir have already begun their celebration ahead of the handing over of the crucial road by China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) to the Federal Government.

According to a report by Arewa Voice, which spoke to farmers, motorists, and the firm handling the job, new economic ventures are already springing up even before the road is handed over, while enthusiasm is very high among the people.

The new road has opened up the rich agrarian community and increased their proximity to the centres of development and business -Kano and Jigawa states, something that was beyond their imagination for decades.

Many industries are available on the important road corridor, and this has led to an increase in the number of jobs available for the local community.

Environmental Considerations

The construction of the new Kano-Jigawa road has had a significant impact on the local environment.

The road has opened up the area to more traffic, which has led to an increase in the level of noise pollution. In addition, the construction of the road has led to the felling of many trees, which has had an adverse effect on the local ecosystem.

However, the road has also had some positive environmental impacts. The reduction in the number of accidents on the road has led to a decrease in the amount of fuel consumed by vehicles, which has reduced the level of air pollution in the area.

Furthermore, the road has made it easier for farmers to transport their produce to market, which has reduced the need for long-distance transportation and the associated carbon emissions.

Overall, the community response to the new Kano-Jigawa road has been overwhelmingly positive. The road has provided a much-needed boost to the local economy and has made it easier for people to travel between Kano and Jigawa states.

While there have been some negative environmental impacts associated with the construction of the road, the benefits have far outweighed the costs.

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