Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr. Danladi Jatau, says that the state government, has captured the construction of Bassa road in the 2026 budget.
Speaker Jatau, who represents Kokona West Constituency disclosed this when stakeholders of Bassa District, Kokona LGA visited him today in his office in Lafia.
Dr. Jatau expressed optimism that Gov. Abdullahi Sule will construct Bassa road before the end of his tenure in 2027.
” By God’s grace, Bassa road will be constructed by His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule.
” The Governor has always promised that Bassa road will be constructed before his tenure expires, and as a leader of his words, he will do it.
” I want to assure you that by God’s grace, Bassa road will be constructed” he said.
The Speaker said that the construction of the road will boost agriculture, revenue, and the socio- economic activities of the people.
He appreciated the people for calling on him to contest for House of Representatives of Keffi/ Karu/Kokona as he pledged even development, if elected come 2027.
According to him, From today 26th January, 2026, I have answer the call to contest for the seat of Keffi/Karu/Kokona Federal constituency come 2027.
“As leadership comes from God . Please continue to pray for me to succeed,” he said.
” I am short of words because when your people are with you, you should be the most happiest person.
” I want to appreciate you for electing me and supporting me to the House.
” Right from the beginning, you have been supporting me, I appreciate you all.
“I have done a lot in the areas of project executions, employment, empowerment, appointments among others,” he said.
Jatau also appreciated the people for living in unity and peace among themselves irrespective of their affiliations.
According to him, I also want to appreciate the inter marriage that is existing between us, Eggon, Mada, Hausa/ Fulani, Tiv, Gwandara among others.
” I also want to appreciate you for the peaceful co-existence we have with ourselves.
” Let’s continue to live in unity and peace with one another irrespective of our affiliations,” he added.
He pledged continued sound and quality representation as well as projects for Kokona West Constituency.
Besides, the Speaker appreciated them for printing 2000 T-shirts and caps as well as banners for his campaign from their contributions.
Earlier, Mr Shuaibu Salihu Salau, the Leader of the delegation said that the visit was to appreciate the Speaker for the good work he is doing.
According to him, We sat and held a meeting and we said during the meeting that you have done well in employment and other aspects of humanity.
” You built police outpost in Bassa, primary schools, classrooms in GSS Bassa among other infrastructure.
” This visit is also to endorse you for the seat of Keffi/Karu/Kokona Federal constituency come 2027.
” This is because you have done well and we are proud of your leadership style,” he said.
Salau assured of their readiness to mobilise people from Kokona and other LGAs to support his House of Representatives ambition come 2027.
He, however, appealed to the Speaker for the construction of Bassa road, more employment, empowerment and projects among others.
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