We Went Through Hell’: Joy as Governor Bala Mohammed Delivers Boi–Tapshin Road in Bauchi

Residents of Boi, Tapshin, and neighbouring communities in Bauchi State are celebrating the completion of the long-awaited 11-kilometre Boi–Tapshin road, describing it as a “life-saving project” after years of suffering.

For decades, the communities in Bogoro Local Government Area were cut off during the rainy season as floods destroyed roads and bridges, leading to tragic losses.

“We went through hell especially during the rainy season because of lack of an access road,” said Istifanus Barde, a Tapshin resident. “There was a time a corpse spent two days because people could not cross due to flooding. All past administrations forgot us, but today we are grateful.”

Similarly, Astra Joy, from Jolom community near Boi, said the road had restored dignity to their lives: “We suffered a lot. Many lives were lost to floods. I could hardly believe the road is now a reality.”

The project was executed under Governor Bala Mohammed’s Accelerated Road Project initiative and completed with modern specifications, including a five-span bridge, box and ring culverts, and a 10.3-metre-wide carriageway.

Engineer Ado Shehu, Principal Resident Engineer at the Ministry of Works and Transport, confirmed the road was fully delivered according to contract, with a projected lifespan of 15 years.

The Boi–Tapshin road, now officially handed over after a 12-month maintenance period, is expected to boost trade, ease travel, and enhance safety for communities that had long been neglected.

For many residents, the road is more than infrastructure—it is hope finally fulfilled.