Eppa Village Head Advocates for Restoration of Flood-Damaged Bridges as he Commissioned Projects through land Royalties.
By Yahaya Zakka Minna.
The Eppa community in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State marked a significant milestone on July 20, 2025, with the official commissioning of several key infrastructure projects initiated by the village head, Abbas Mohammed Ishaq, during his first year in office.
The projects, funded through land royalties from non-indigenous farmers, include a six-block classroom, an abandoned two-block classroom renovation, a primary healthcare clinic, a vigilante office, and a newly constructed palace for the village head.
Dignitaries such as Nda Lele Mokwa, Alhaji Shaba Mohammed Aliyu, and Engineer Umar Mohammed Twsako oversaw the commissioning of the classroom blocks and healthcare facilities, respectively, while the Secretary of Mokwa Local Government Council, Mallam Dauda Liman, inaugurated the vigilante office. Community leaders and officials praised the initiatives as exemplary efforts to enhance grassroots development and urged others to follow suit.
In his address, Abbas Mohammed Ishaq highlighted the Eppa community’s rich history spanning over 500 years and its current population of approximately 900 registered voters.
He noted the significant contribution of non-indigenous farmers from Kebbi and Sokoto states, whose land royalties are vital for funding these projects, totaling over one hundred million naira.
While expressing gratitude to the community for their support, Ishaq also called attention to the urgent need for reconstruction of two key bridges washed away by recent flooding, which disrupted local commerce and education.
He urged the Niger State Government to address this issue promptly to restore access and revitalization in the region, ensuring the continuity of development initiatives.
