The Adamawa State Executive Council, at its 25th meeting of 2025 presided over by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the construction of two strategic bridges along the Gombi–Ngada road at a total cost of N5.9 billion.
Briefing Government House correspondents after the meeting at the Government House, Yola, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Iliya James, said the approval is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen rural infrastructure and ease transportation challenges in the area.
He added that the council also approved the construction of perimeter fences and gatehouses for the six newly created chiefdoms and emirates. The projects were awarded to six different contractors at a total cost of N3.032 billion.
Similarly, the council endorsed the construction and completion of the one-kilometre Sarki Kano Aliyu Road in Yola Town, as well as the 2.40km Weekly Scope Road extension, which includes 700 metres of stormwater drainage, at a total cost of N3.4 billion.
The decisions reflect the administration’s continued investment in road development, community security, and urban expansion across Adamawa State.