CurrentReport Blog The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently repair the washed-out bridge along the Gombe-Numan road, which has disrupted travel and commerce in the North East zone. This resolution came after Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus Lauri, representing the Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, moved a motion of urgent public importance on Wednesday.
Hon. Lauri alerted the chamber to the damage caused by heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of Adamawa State, particularly in the Boshikiri Community along the Numan-Gombe Road. The flooding, which occurred on Thursday, September 19, 2024, washed out a crucial bridge, leaving commuters stranded and severely impacting socio-economic activities in the region.
Travelers have faced significant challenges due to the collapse of a temporary route created as a workaround, which also failed on Sunday, October 6, 2024. This situation has led to delays and losses, particularly for trucks transporting animals and perishable goods, while patients in need of emergency medical care are at risk due to the impassable road.
“Aware that not only has the collapsed bridge negatively impacted commercial activities along the road, but it has also resulted in significant losses for humans, animals, and goods, as well as trauma and stress,” Lauri stated during his address.
The lawmaker further criticized the prolonged delay in completing the Numan-Gombe road construction, urging the government to address this issue for the benefit of the northeast region.
In response, the House mandated its Committee on Works to ensure the immediate reconstruction of the washed-out bridge and to expedite the completion of the Numan-Gombe road project, which is crucial for the safety and economic growth of the region and the nation as a whole.
