
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has pledged to construct an asphalt road linking Kiri and Shelleng and to build a modern commercial market in Shelleng, according to Leadership. The commitment was made during a meeting with a delegation from the Shelleng Chiefdom. The projects are presented as efforts to improve connectivity, support local commerce, and stimulate trade and economic activity across the area.
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