The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has declared a state of emergency on rural roads across the state.
The decision followed deliberations during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore, after a motion was moved by Alhaji Abdul Abdulhamid, the member representing Minjibir constituency.
Abdulhamid argued that since the inception of the 10th Assembly, approximately 90 motions had been passed concerning urban roads, with little attention given to rural areas. He emphasized that prioritizing rural road construction would boost the economy and alleviate hardship in rural communities.
“I urge the House to consider this motion due to its importance and call on the executive to implement this declaration for the development of the state,” Abdulhamid said.
Supporting the motion, Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim Muhammad, the member representing Doguwa constituency, highlighted the importance of rural road development in improving the transportation of goods and services, especially for farmers. He further noted that a robust road network is crucial for enhancing healthcare delivery and other infrastructure in rural areas.
“Rural infrastructure is a political tool; it improves health, education, and boosts the economy through the value chain,” Muhammad remarked.
Following extensive deliberations, the House unanimously adopted the resolution, urging the state government to prioritize the construction of rural roads as a matter of urgency.