The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has commended his Gombe counterpart, Inuwa Yahaya, for delivering what he described as transformative infrastructure and people-oriented development across the state.

Zulum gave the commendation on Sunday while commissioning the newly completed 41-kilometre Shango-Sarkin Yaki-Abuja/Bula-Bomala-Dinawa-Alagarno-Kalajanga-Tappi Road in Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State.

The commissioning was part of activities marking the inauguration of road and bridge projects executed by the Inuwa Yahaya administration under its Network-1100 initiative.

The 41-kilometre road connects several communities along the Gombe-Tappi corridor and terminates at Tappi on the Gombe-Kano Highway.

Other projects commissioned included the 30-kilometre Kwanan Gerkwami-Tsangayari-Gerkwami-Daniya-Daban Fulani Road, the 15-kilometre Kurba-Titi-Tsangayari Road with a spur to Kundulum, and the three-span Titi-Kurba Bridge.

The projects bring the total length of newly commissioned roads to more than 86 kilometres.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremonies, Zulum said improved road infrastructure would stimulate agricultural production, strengthen rural economies and improve the livelihoods of communities.

“Construction of roads connecting cities to rural communities will no doubt expand farming opportunities, thereby enhancing the means of livelihood of the community,” he said.

The Borno governor also described the scale of development under Inuwa Yahaya as unprecedented in the history of Gombe State.

“I want to use this platform to commend His Excellency, Governor Inuwa Yahaya, for all the good works that he has been doing in Gombe. Such kind of development is unprecedented in the history of Gombe State.

“Honestly, I did not know that Gombe had witnessed this level of development under the present administration. Governor Inuwa Yahaya is a Governor known and respected for his uncommon performance, and I am pleased to have come to Gombe and witnessed these remarkable achievements for myself.

“I must say that the people of Gombe are indeed fortunate to have a Governor who is so committed to their development. I therefore urge the people to reciprocate this selfless service by supporting and appreciating the Governor’s efforts to transform the state,” Zulum said.

Presenting the projects for commissioning at the various locations, Inuwa said the roads were strategically designed to link communities, improve mobility and unlock the economic potential of areas along the corridors.

He said the projects formed part of his administration’s sustained investment in critical infrastructure aimed at connecting communities, expanding economic opportunities and improving the quality of life of residents.

The Network-1100 programme targets the construction of approximately 1,100 kilometres of roads across Gombe State’s 11 Local Government Areas.

Inuwa said that as his administration entered the final phase of its tenure, more than 1,000 kilometres of roads had already been constructed, describing the development as a major milestone in the state’s infrastructure drive.

He added that the expanded road network would facilitate the movement of people and agricultural produce, improve access to markets and services, and strengthen economic activities across the state.

At the various commissioning locations, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Danladi Adamu, gave an overview of the project.