Senator Sani Musa 313 has issued a strong rebuttal to what he describes as a deliberate misrepresentation of his comments on the floor of the Senate regarding road infrastructure allocation in Niger State.
The senator, who represents Niger East (Zone B), clarified that his remarks were centered on ensuring fairness and strategic prioritization of road projects based on economic viability, haulage, and vehicular traffic.
In his official statement titled “Refutal to the False Narrative Against My Comment,” Senator Musa expressed concern over the disproportionate allocation of funds for road construction in the 2025 budget. He pointed out that while the budget earmarked approximately N4.3 trillion for road projects nationwide, Niger State was only allocated funds for the Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road, with less than a quarter of a billion naira—a sum he argues is insufficient to construct any significant portion of the road.
“My argument was simple: when allocating scarce resources, economically viable roads with heavy human and commercial vehicular traffic should take precedence to maximize impact and benefit the most people,” Senator Musa stated. He emphasized that at no point did he suggest that any part of Niger State is less important, contrary to what he called a “false narrative” being pushed by critics.
The senator highlighted other critical roads in the state, such as Minna-Suleja, Jebba-Mokwa-Makera-Tegina (leading to Birnin Gwari and Kaduna), and Bida-Lambata, which he believes should receive priority due to their high commercial traffic and economic significance. He also dismissed the notion that the Baro Port is operational, calling it a “monumental but failed asset” due to the failure to dredge the River Niger and develop the necessary infrastructure to make it viable.
Senator Musa reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for Niger State’s fair share of infrastructure and economic development, insisting that his position has been distorted for political reasons. “Any attempt to twist my words to suggest that I am sidelining any part of Niger State is not only misleading but a deliberate attempt to distract the public from the real issue—ensuring that our state gets its fair share of infrastructure and economic development,” he stated.
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The controversy surrounding the senator’s comments had sparked outrage among Zone A stakeholders, with some accusing him of attempting to undermine the development of their region. However, his response seeks to clarify his stance and shift the focus back to what he describes as the real issue—ensuring equitable and impactful development across all zones of Niger State.
