{"id":146992,"date":"2025-01-20T15:48:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T14:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kano-assembly-declares-state-of-emergency-on-rural-roads-development"},"modified":"2025-01-29T23:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T22:14:25","slug":"kano-assembly-declares-state-of-emergency-on-rural-roads-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kano-assembly-declares-state-of-emergency-on-rural-roads-development","title":{"rendered":"Kano Assembly declares state of emergency on rural roads development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has declared a state of emergency on rural roads across the state.<\/p>\n<p>The decision followed deliberations during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma\u2019il Falgore, after a motion was moved by Alhaji Abdul Abdulhamid, the member representing Minjibir constituency.<\/p>\n<p>Abdulhamid argued that since the inception of the 10th Assembly, approximately 90 motions had been passed concerning urban roads, with little attention given to rural areas. He emphasized that prioritizing rural road construction would boost the economy and alleviate hardship in rural communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI urge the House to consider this motion due to its importance and call on the executive to implement this declaration for the development of the state,\u201d Abdulhamid said.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting the motion, Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim Muhammad, the member representing Doguwa constituency, highlighted the importance of rural road development in improving the transportation of goods and services, especially for farmers. He further noted that a robust road network is crucial for enhancing healthcare delivery and other infrastructure in rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRural infrastructure is a political tool; it improves health, education, and boosts the economy through the value chain,\u201d Muhammad remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Following extensive deliberations, the House unanimously adopted the resolution, urging the state government to prioritize the construction of rural roads as a matter of urgency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has declared a state of emergency on rural roads across the state. 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