Gov. Sani Bello Flags off ‘Operation Zero Potholes Within 100 Days’

The governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, on Thursday, flagged off "Operation Zero Potholes within 100 days".

The project is designed to ensure improvement of urban infrastructure. Flagging off the scheme along Mandela Road, on the outskirts of Minna, the state capital, the governor said the patching up of potholes on roads in major cities of the state would be undertaking within the first 100 days of his administration.

The governor lamented that major roads in urban centres of the state require prompt attention, hence his declaration of war against potholes on urban roads, which he said would soon be extended to the rural areas.

Operation Zero Potholes within 100 days is the beginning of an effort to keep our roads free of potholes. We are starting with the urban centres and very soon we shall cover the rural areas too. This is to ensure protection of lives and property, 

the governor stated.

He further said that the project will essentially make use of cold asphalt technology, which is being manufactured within the state.

Earlier, the manufacturer of the cold asphalt and one time Minister of Sports, Engineer Sani Ndanusa said the cold asphalt technology is a globally accepted and faster approach to road maintenance.

Source: abubakarsanibello.com