My people need no flyovers or bridges – Gov. Tambuwal
Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal has said the construction of flyovers or bridges is not of upmost importance to his government, as he’d rather address more important needs of his people.
Tambuwal, speaking with civil servants and heads of government agencies on Sunday, said citizens of the state need basic health clinics, feeder roads, school e.t.c.
“Our needs are completely different, states by states, and our priorities are not the same,” he said.
“I will not take Sokoto money to construct flyovers or bridges; these are not the priority of the state. Our priorities are tailored to the needs of our people What we need in Sokoto state, particularly for our people in the rural areas are not bridges, flyovers, which are projects in billions.
“But what they need are smaller projects like basic health clinics, cottage hospitals, cottage industries, feeder roads, school infrastructure and scholarships to encourage learning.”
Governor Ayo Fayose recently declared open the first flyover bridge in Ekiti in an elaborate ceremony.
