The Federal Ministry of Works has directed the contractor handling the rehabilitation of the Potiskum-Gashua federal road in Yobe State, to immediately provide temporary measures on the damaged portion of the road that was cut off following heavy flooding.

The Acting Controller of Works in the State, Engineer Abdurahaman Bukar who visited the scene said Potiskum-Gashua is one of the economic roads in the state.

“We realised the hardship faced by motorists along this road that was cut off recently.  We have directed the J.R.B Construction company that is handling the rehabilitation of the road to immediately provide temporary measures that would allow movement of individuals and their goods”

“Already the 150-kilometer Potiskum-Gashua road has been awarded to two companies for rehabilitation. J.R.B Construction company is handling section 1, from Potiskum to Fani in Jakusko local government area while Rocks Seed Construction is handling section 2, from Fani to Gashua”.

The Controller of Works calls on the motorists “to exercise patience, as the government is doing everything possible to ensure the damaged portion of the road is repaired while the complete rehabilitation will soon commence” he said.