Insecurity: Zamfara Unveils 95km Road to Reconnect Farming Communities

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has flagged off the construction of a 95-kilometre road in Tsafe Local Government Area to reconnect farming communities and strengthen security.

The road will link Yandoton Daji, Cediya, Doka, Yan Waren Daji, Hayin Alhaji Bedi, Unguwar Joji and Yankuzo with Tsafe town. Five bridges are also expected to be constructed along the route.

Speaking during the flag-off ceremony on Sunday, Lawal said the project was designed to improve the movement of goods and services while opening up communities that have faced serious challenges due to insecurity.

He said the road would improve the movement of agricultural produce from farms to markets and provide easier access to rural communities.

The governor also linked the project to the state’s security efforts, saying better roads would improve the mobility and operational capacity of security agencies responding to threats and attacks.

The project will be executed in two phases. The first phase, covering 47 kilometres, has been awarded to SKY Construction Company, while Setraco Construction Company Limited will handle the second phase covering 48 kilometres.

Lawal said the road traverses predominantly agricultural communities that play an important role in Zamfara’s economy.

He noted that insecurity had created significant obstacles for residents, particularly farmers whose ability to cultivate their land and transport produce had been affected.

According to the governor, the project forms part of a wider infrastructure renewal programme aimed at reconnecting communities and addressing long-standing deficits across the state.

Other projects mentioned include the Gusau-Magami-Dansadau Road, Zurmi-Rukudawa Road and Mallamawa-Bukkuyum Road, which the administration said were also intended to improve connectivity.

Lawal directed the state Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to maintain strict supervision of the project and ensure compliance with approved engineering standards.

He also charged the contractors to deliver quality work and provide value for money.

The governor said the 95-kilometre project was expected to be completed within 12 months.

The development comes as Zamfara continues to face security challenges that have disrupted economic activities and affected farming communities across parts of the state.

The state government said reconnecting rural areas through improved road infrastructure would help farmers access markets, improve economic activity and support efforts to restore normal life in affected communities.