The president of Bunu Youth Forum, Otunba Kingsley Mokikan has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government on the recent approval of N25.352 billion for the construction of Iluke-Aiyetoro Kiri-Abugi-Eggan road in Kogi State.
Mokikan said the road is of immense economic importance to communities along the Bunu axis of Kabba/Bunu local government area.
He noted that the road, when completed, will reduce the distance between people, markets, services and knowledge.
“Although virtual connectivity has become increasingly important today with the emergence of new communication avenues, which we still lack in major part of Bunu land, a good and reliable transport network remains vital. There is a very strong positive correlation between a community’s economic development and the quality of its road network,” he explained.
While applauding the decision of the Federal Executive Council to consider the road for attention at this time, Mokikan thanked everyone who has contributed in one way or the other in ensuring that the road construction is not only approved and awarded but to also appropriated and funds mobilised for implementation.
“The Bunu people of note wants to appreciate the efforts and initiative of the Otunba of Bunu Kingdom, Senator Dino Melaye who have consistently built the road in the budget and following up which today is finally seeing the light of the day.
“We also thank every stakeholder in the present administration, both at the state and Federal levels, for their efforts towards the actualisation of this laudable project. We pray that God will reward and repay everyone’s input. Bunu people can not thank you enough as we earnestly await the commencement of work at the site soonest,” he concluded.
