Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Tuesday flagged off the construction of a 20.8 kilometres super high way in Yola-South Local Government Area at the cost of N21 billion.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project begins from Welcome to Yola to Rumde Kila down to AA Lawan Junction in the state capital.
Fintiri, who was represented by his Deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, said the project was awarded to Messrs Triacta Nigeria Limited to cover culverts, bridges and drainages.
According to him, the project will be completed in 30 months.
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He added that when completed, the road would open the capital city to more residency and other activities.
The governor said the road project passes through the ongoing project of 1,000 housing units at Malkohi, which further justified its significance.