Sequel to a motion moved by member representing Dekina-Bassa Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the House of Representatives, Honourable Tom Ogijo Zakari, the House of Representatives Committee on Works has been directed to provide for the construction of the Lokoja-Shintaku Bridge and rehabilitation of the Shintaku-Dekina-Anyigba Road in the 2012 budget.
Zakari had argued that the Abuja-Lokoja highway had become dangerous to motorists, due to accidents which occurred on it daily.
He explained that the accidents had also led to serious injuries and loss of lives in some cases.
According to the lawmaker, the accidents are caused by heavy traffic and congestion on the road.
He maintained that the construction of the bridge across the Lokoja-Shinkatu River as well as rehabilitation of the 80km Anyigba-Dekina-Shintaku highway would enhance economic opportunities, saying that commuters from the South East, South South and North Central were major users of the route.
“The House is desirous to boost the economic activities of the regions and to provide the people of Kogi State unhindered access to economic opportunities in the Federal Capital Territory.”
