Nasarawa gov opens 5.2km Akwanga-Jos bypass to ease traffic

File: Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has inaugurated the newly completed 5.2-kilometre Akwanga-Jos bypass in the Akwanga Local Government Area of the state.

Sule also inaugurated one-kilometre roads each in Akwanga, Nassarawa-Eggon and Wamba LGAs constructed by the local government chairmen of the respective area councils, as part of activities lined up to mark the 30th anniversary of the state’s creation on October 1, 2026.

Speaking at the inauguration of the bypass in Akwanga LGA on Saturday, the governor described the 5.2km road as a strategic intervention to decongest Akwanga town and boost economic activities in the area.

He explained that the bypass had reduced travel time for those coming from Keffi or Gudi to Jos by more than five kilometres, curbed incessant accidents in the town, and extended the lifespan of township roads.

“This is more than a road. It is an economic corridor. For years, our people in Akwanga have suffered traffic gridlock and accidents because all vehicles going towards Jos must pass through the heart of the town.

“Today, we have provided an alternative route that will bring relief to our people and open up new areas for development,” Sule said.

He explained that the bypass was built to the same standard as the federal highway to withstand heavy-duty vehicles and promised to install solar street lights on the road to ensure the safety of motorists at night.

The governor commended the contractor for delivering the project on schedule and within specifications, and assured that his administration would sustain its drive on both urban and rural roads across the 13 LGAs of the state.

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The Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Yakuba Kwanta, said the bypass would stimulate new settlements and commercial activities along the corridor.

In his remarks, a top royal father in the area, who is also the Chun Mada, Samson Gamu-Yare, appreciated the governor for the intervention, noting that the bypass would end motorists’ and residents’ nightmare in Akwanga.

“Our town is a gateway to the North-East and Plateau. This bypass will save lives and bring more development closer to our people. We are grateful,” the royal father said.

Our correspondent further reports that the event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, Senator Danladi Halilu-Envulanza, traditional rulers, commissioners, leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the state and residents of the areas.

Earlier, speaking separately at the respective area councils, Sadiyanu Isa-Andaha, Ilita Aliyu and Ezekiel Jaga, chairmen of Akwanga, Nassarawa-Eggon and Wamba LGAs respectively, appreciated the governor for granting autonomy to LGAs in the state.

The three council chairmen promised that they would execute more projects that would have direct bearing on the lives of the people at the grassroots to complement the efforts of the state and federal governments.