The drift which was connecting Ga'anda, Fotta, Gabun, Dingai and several other communities to the headquarters of Gombi LGC, was constructed by former Governor Boni Haruna, but washed away by flood disaster.
But to rescue the situation of his constituents, the Member had on Saturday initiated and funded the reconstruction of the washed away drift by supplying cement, gravel and giving out stipends to those that participated in the reconstruction of the drift.
The Legislator was able to set a good example by physically participating in the hardwork, the effort which was applauded by his constituents who went ahead and pleaded with him to prepare and re-contest during the forthcoming election, so as to enable him provide more dividends to them.
Cross section of the beneficiaries who spoke to NEWS PLATFORM, gave kudos to the Honourable Member, saying that it is now that they can feel the impact of representation both at the floor of the House of Assembly and at the constituency level.
Some said that Hon. Kefas has qualities which distinguish him as a dynamic leader and vibrant Lawmaker, saying that they are proud because their member is among the movers and shakers of the hallowed chamber most especially when it comes to debate on the floor and delivering dividends of democracy to the people at the grassroots.
Speaking at the site of the project, the Member representing Gombi, Hon. Japhet Kefas, lamented that his constituents suffer a lot in transporting their goods and services most especially during rainy season, hence his personal decision to come to their aid.
Hon. Kefas said that development cannot be left in the hands of government alone as individuals and communities are expected to contribute their quarter in every developmental project to make complete.
The Lawmaker said that he spoke with the Project Manager AG Vision about the issue of sand filling the bridge constructed by the then Governor Murtala Nyako led administration on the river, but the Manager told him that the Company has a problem with the government.
According to him, the affected communities cannot be able to wait until the Construction Company is able to solve its problem, because they are suffering when transporting their sick relatives to hospitals and their goods to Gombi market.
He added that they deemed it necessary to come together and execute the project so as to salvage their people, and that as their representative, he cannot afford to leave them alone, and appreciated them for their support and cooperation.
Also speaking, the Vice Chairman Gombi LGC, Yahaya Umaru, said that the drift was damaged by flooding about 2 months ago, saying that when they approached the Member, he promised that he will intervene and thanked him for his effort.
On his part, the Vice Chairman Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the LGA, Hon. Kawu Sadiq, disclosed that Hon. Kefas, has taken it upon himself to fix the drift, saying that the economic sector of Gombi LGA depends largely on the rural road.
He appealed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to come to their aid and complete the work on the bridge for easy movement of their people, and pledged their support to the Member and Governor Fintiri.
Baring his mind, the Sole Administrator Lala State Development Area, Solomon Adamu Ganjing, explained that the road is very important to the LGA, stating that it has connected about 5 wards and that without it, the economy of the LGA will not develop.
In their separate remarks, Madam Feriyo Solomon Abari and the Personal Assistant to the Member, John Magapila, commended the Legislator for funding the reconstruction project as well as the general public for participating in the community project.
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