Lawmaker hails Tinubu for flagging off construction of Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri highway

Gombe Central Senator Danjuma Goje has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the construction of the Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri highway, a project he believes will significantly benefit the North-east region.

Goje, a former governor of Gombe State, expressed his appreciation for the president's gesture, highlighting that the highway will connect key areas within the North-east. He emphasized that the project is crucial for boosting the economy, improving transportation, and fostering cultural exchanges among the communities.

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The highway is going to connect the key areas of the North-east. This project will go a long way in boosting the economy of these areas. It’ll boost transportation, it’ll boost interchanges of cultural and other activities within those communities and that is why I did not want to wait until Tuesday to commend Mr President on the floor of the Senate because it requires urgent commendation.

"The highway is going to connect the key areas of the North-east. This project will go a long way in boosting the economy of these areas. It’ll boost transportation, it’ll boost interchanges of cultural and other activities within those communities," Goje told journalists in Abuja.

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We, the people of North-east who are the beneficiaries of this super highway sincerely expressed our appreciation to the federal government and Mr President in particular.

As the leader of serving federal lawmakers from the North-east, Goje assured President Tinubu of the region's full support. He urged residents to reciprocate the president's "good gesture" by supporting his second-term bid in 2027, arguing that continued support is essential for the successful completion of the highway project.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, flagged off the construction on Thursday in Gombe. The highway, which links Gombe State, southern Borno, and Maiduguri, has suffered from decades of deterioration despite previous administrations awarding contracts for its repair.

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Mr President has done good to us as far as this highway construction is concern and we should appreciate him. They should support him so that he can continue the project. If they give us support, there are chances that the project will be completed successfully.