For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by ijustdey: 1:27pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Many projects have been completed with several still ongoing. Some are still being planned as sites have been allocated for them. Some of the projects include rehabilitation or expansion of existing ones, re-activation and completion of those abandoned as well as new ones.
Heavy-duty machines and construction sites can be seen at different locations executing different projects, including road construction, drainages, schools, water projects, etc, depicting an apparent testimony of benefiting from the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
During a visit to the town, our correspondent discovered that there is hardly any federal ministry that is not executing a project in the town. Power, Housing, Works, Transport, Health, Education and other ministries have projects that are classified as Special Projects Unit (SPU) as displayed in various locations in the town.
Aside the federal projects massively being carried out across the town and neighbouring villages, friends and associates of the president have undertaken some projects that are adding value to the people’s lives.
Some key projects
There is an ongoing massive construction of township roads and drainages totaling about 40km across the city. Four contractors are executing the projects. A ring road of 80-90km is about to commence. During the first tenure of the Buhari administration, 21km of drainages and waterways were constructed.
The building of schools for people with special needs has begun at the cost of N500m. The Federal Polytechnic, Daura is expected to take off in January 2020 at its temporary site. 100 hectares of land has been provided for the permanent site.
The proposed Federal University of Transportation has been alloted 6,000 hectares and the project is to commence any moment from now.
Already completed and being put to use is the multi-million naira Nigerian Air Force referral hospital equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The Air Force has set up a response air wing just as the Nigerian Army has established a base in the town.
Others are the upgrade and expansion of the town’s mini stadium at the cost of N259m and the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) N84m centre that just graduated its first set of 100 students trained in various trades and skills. There is also a skills acquisition centre that has been completed but is yet to be commissioned under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) programme along Zango road.
The first lady, Aisha Buhari, is also supporting her husband’s town to develop. She has built a 50-bed maternity center at the town’s general hospital, besides setting up empowerment programs for women and the less privileged.
A helipad was constructed in the town, just as the 27-year-old once abandoned Sabke Dam has been completed and is presently supplying 1m litres of water to Daura and neighbouring communities. Many SDG 2018 school projects have been completed and already put to use.
A 73km 132 KVA line was constructed from Katsina to Daura, in addition to the commissioning of two 30 and 40 MVA transformers to boost power supply in the town. Projects in the pipeline include the railway line and the dualisation of the 72km Daura-Katsina road.
The state government is also supporting the town’s infrastructure transformation. To boost tourism and support the massive influx of guests to the town, the state government-owned Daura Motel was upgraded and expanded at the cost of about N450m. Roads already constructed include the 92km Fago-Katsayal-Kwarasawa-Jirdere-Koza to Kawanar Sabke road, and the Sandamu-Baure road.
Private interventions in the town include the e-library built by Chief Emeka Offor, while the Jack-Rich Tein Foundation in a joint venture with the NNPC and Belema Oil constructed a 400,000 litres capacity solar-powered water system in the town. Aliko Dangote is also spending N100m on the town’s mosque.
We want more – residents
Even with the massive transformation, Daura still has challenges such as the large number of unemployed youths and inadequate power supply. The recent closure of land borders has compounded its woes as hundreds of youths who were ferrying smuggled items across the border are now idle and posing security threats to the community.
Power supply has always been a source of concern to residents, though several power projects are currently going on with some already completed.
Only recently, the residents complained to the president during his sallah visit that they get 24-hour electricity only when he is around, which they said was crippling economic activities.
A cross-section of residents spoken to believe that in as much as they appreciate the ongoing developments in the town, there are still areas that when addressed Daura could be better off, especially the establishment of industries and companies that can engage the teeming unemployed youths.
Bashar Hassan said: “If you look at the whole town, hardly can you see any industry or a large company operating, we have vast agricultural lands that such companies can use to further boost our strength.”
The chairman of Daura Emirate Development Association, Aliyu Daura, said: “As far as we are concerned, we are grateful with all these developments coming our way, but people’s belief that they must get cash is uncalled for, it’s development we want and we want these things to spread to Katsina as well, it’s an opportunity we have.”
On the town’s needs, Aliyu said: “We want a dual carriage way from Daura to Kongolom, it’s a chance before us, if Buhari leaves, no one will do it for us, we should do away with our personal interests and seek development.
“The border closure is of two things, people that are smugglers within us will not be happy with it, but in a situation that some of us that have travelled wide observed that no country allows food into it. Let’s bear the consequences which is just for a while, there is wisdom in the closure.”
On power, Aliyu said: “I was among those that went to TCN in Abuja, where we met Dr. Guru and expressed our grievances and concerns, he told us that they were having issues in Kano. This problem of power is not only in Daura, even Katsina, Sokoto, it’s a national issue.”
Another resident, Buhari Mohammed said: “The poverty level among residents is alarming and must be looked at holistically. Yes, we have got hospitals and other things coming up like schools but people should understand that it is not meant only for Daura people, especially appointments into them.
“We may get an upper hand when lower cadre jobs are open for grabs but the few that will get the jobs cannot remove the town from the depth of poverty.”
Another resident, Abdullahi Abdulkadir, said, “My worst fear is the rate of crime that may engulf our town after the youths are out of the smuggling business. They will end up attacking us with crimes, my take is for government to please as a matter of urgency get them something else to engage them before they fall on us.” https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/for-buharis-sake-so-many-projects-go-to-daura.html 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by GavelSlam: 1:29pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Very good. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by JasonScoolari: 1:33pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Even though he builds MECCA, San Siro, or Construct the London Bridge in his home town, He is still IRRELEVANT to sane Nigerians.
Surprisingly, Tacha who was unknown 6 months ago is now more RELEVANT and talked about than the affidavit daura drunkard. 194 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by FarahAideed: 1:38pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
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Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by Chubhie: 1:38pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
100 milla on a mosque. People get heart o... 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by festacman(m): 1:45pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
As far as these projects were duly appropriated for and contracts approved, there is no problem. After all, Katsina State is part of Nigeria.
Everyone cannot be Goodluck Jonathan who has little in in Bayelsa State and South South to show for his sojourn in Aso Rock. The most painful is East-West Road. 181 Likes 17 Shares |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by Tolexander: 1:46pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Obasanjo and Jonathan should burry their head in shame.
The only and surest way for a town in Nigeria to develop rapidly is to have a man in a post of authority.
“Power” is the surest Growth Pole initiator. 92 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by joseph1832(m): 2:00pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
JasonScoolari: Even though he builds MECCA, San Siro, or Construct the London Bridge in his home town, He is still IRRELEVANT to sane Nigerians.
Surprisingly, Tacha who was unknown 6 months ago is now more RELEVANT and talked about than the affidavit daura drunkard. it's very funny the Tacha you believe is more relevant will still be affected by any decision the affidavit daura drunkard makes. So I ask, between you and the daura drunkard, who is the drunkard? 77 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by StaffofOrayan(m): 2:03pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Obasanjo oloshi Na personal library e dey build Useless man 40 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by efighter: 2:15pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
For Goatluck Jonathan's sake the Federal University of Technology, Otuoke was established by Goatluck and subsequently abandoned by the same fool. 47 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by Ojiofor: 2:19pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
festacman: As far as these projects were duly appropriated for and contracts approved, there is no problem. After all, Katsina State is part of Nigeria.
Everyone cannot be Goodluck Jonathan who has little in in Bayelsa State and South South to show for his sojourn in Aso Rock. The most painful is East-West Road. May GEJ's presidency rest in peace.Amen 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by GavelSlam: 2:30pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
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Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by JasonScoolari: 2:34pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
blacknp: Stupid lowlife Goat, Go and look for Sunday straw to chew on. Cc; lalasticlala, OAM4J, rule number 2.
Thanks! 3 Likes |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by psucc(m): 2:39pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Chubhie: 100 milla on a mosque. People get heart o... That is where his interest is. Imagine investing N100m in human resource development program and see how much the beneficiaries will impact the society in say 10 years to come. 12 Likes |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by Chubhie: 2:48pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
psucc: That is where his interest is. Imagine investing N100m in human resource development program and see how much the beneficiaries will impact the society in say 10 years to come. Na woah for our con3 people o... 4 Likes |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by EkunKekere: 4:28pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
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Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by usmandra11(m): 6:02pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
this is fake news.
I have a reasons for this
because am from Daura 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by Daviddson(m): 6:08pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
If you're in a position of power, your hometown should be able to have a direct feel. If you decide to look the other way and think others will do it for you, when you are out of office, you'll hide your face in shame ChoCho54: Your comment is more reason why this country cannot develop beyond where it's stuck now. Open your mind, fellow. That doesn't constitute corruption. 31 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by ChoCho54(f): 6:22pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
GavelSlam: Very good. The dullarpo has never hidden his ethnocratic tendencies, problem is nothing can redeem his region from the shackles of poverty, disease, terrorism, Illitracy and high mortality rate. Wetin e gain. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by ChoCho54(f): 6:25pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Daviddson: If you're in a position of power, your hometown should be able to have a direct feel. If you decide to look the other way and think others will do it for you, when you are out of office, you'll hide your face in shame Your comment is more reason why this country cannot develop beyond where it's stuck now. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by GavelSlam: 6:46pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
ChoCho54: The dullarpo has never hidden his ethnocratic tendencies, problem is nothing can redeem his region from the shackles of poverty, disease, terrorism, Illitracy and high mortality rate. Wetin e gain. They are tackling these issues by situating infrastructure, schools, hospitals, businesses. Continue to suck on lemons. 4 Likes |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by hisexcellency34: 7:02pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Father of the nation indeed 2 Likes |
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Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by valentineuwakwe(m): 7:03pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
and one southern president from Bayelsa messed up.....could not build one single thing or attract one to his village 13 Likes 1 Share |
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Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by seunlayi(m): 7:04pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Even @69,we got nothing to show as a nation with fading hope 1 Like |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by Nobody: 7:04pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
before nko….
where him wan carry am go? 2 Likes |
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Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by tot(f): 7:04pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
No surprises. Who expects any differently from Buhari? 1 Like |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by Opinedecandid(m): 7:04pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Hmmmm |
Re: For Buhari’s Sake, So Many Projects Go To Daura by Enyimbamercedes: 7:04pm On Sep 29, 2019 |
Please include a hospital so he can go there for medical check-up instead of going to London.
Thank you 5 Likes 2 Shares |