Roads: Ardo Kola-Karim, Lau National Assembly Rep.Hon Mohammed Lauya flags up construction of Mararaban Kunini road.

Member representing Ardo Kola,Karim lamido and Lau federal constituency, Abdullahi Mohammed Lauya has called on the people of Mararraban Kunini to give the contractor handling the construction of Mararaban Kunini road maximum support to succeed.

He made the call in Mararraban Kunini during the flag up ceremony of the road project.

Represented by his Senior Legislative Aide, SLA Ishaya Garba, the member called on the community to support Governor Agbu Kefas led administration and the company handling the project in order to execute the project effectively.

He called on youths of the area to support the construction work in order to earn a living urging them to safeguard the companies equipment from vandalisation.

The legislator explained that the road if completed will bring succour to the people in the area considering the huge economic importance of the road.

Also speaking, chairman Lau Local Government Council, Nigeria Jatau applauded the effort the Lawmaker for securing the road project describing the him as a man of his words.

He thanked Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas for giving the member a level playing ground to bring development to his constituency.

He implored members of the community to assist the workers whenever the need arises saying the project will have a long lasting impact on members of the community.

The chairman urged them to reciprocate the gesture by supporting the policies and programmes of the Government.

In his remarks,Ward head of Mararraban Kunini Mohammed Bose expressed gratitude to the legislator for the project promising to give the member an overwhelming support to succeed.

He prayed God to direct and guide the member in his quest to transform the constituency.

Commenting, chairman motorcycle association Mararraban Kunini branch, Malam Mohammed said the road project is the major dividend of democracy witnessed by the people in the area since inception of democracy in the state.

He therefore applauded the member Abdullahi Mohammed Lauya for the giant stride praying God to ensure speedy completion of the project.

Also baring his mind,a business man in Mararraban Kunini, Mohammed yayan Habu expressed happiness over the inception of the road project and emphasized that if completed the road will open up business activities in the area.

He thanked the member for the project praying God to uplift him to the echelon of his political career.

The road project is expected to be completed within three months.

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