Niger state Government has secured approval from the Federal Government to reconstruct the 90 kilometres of Kontagora-Rijau road project. The Farmer Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago stated this when he paid a visit to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, Alh. Muhammadu Barau Mu'azu II at his Palace in Kontagora. He explained that the road reconstruction which will form part of his Urban Renewal Policy, would ease the movement of people and goods as well as boost socio-economic activities in the area when completed. The Farmer Governor revealed, that he was at the palace to seek royal blessings, while re-affirming his commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the Kontagora Emirate. He appreciated the Emirate for the support it has been providing to his administration adding that the visit was also to reciprocate the kind gesture and fulfil some of the promises made to the people. The Farmer Governor equally said he will celebrate the Eid-il-Fitr in Kontagora as part of efforts to promote