The Bauchi State Government has announced the temporary closure and diversion of key main routes in the metropolis ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit.
According to the government, the president will visit Bauchi to sympathize with the family and followers of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, a prominent Islamic scholar who died recently.
Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s special adviser on media and publicity, stated this in a statement issued late Friday.
According to the announcement, main highways leading to the Sheikh’s mosque and other strategic places would be closed or redirected from 1pm to 6pm on Saturday for security and traffic control considerations.
Gidado indicated that the steps were necessary to safeguard citizens’ safety and the smooth execution of the presidential engagement.
“The public is hereby notified that some major routes leading to the Sheikh’s mosque and other key locations will be temporarily closed or diverted from 1pm to 6pm for traffic control and security reasons.
“These measures are purely for safety and effective traffic management during the President’s visit,” the statement read.
He advised state citizens to plan their movements carefully, follow traffic regulations, avoid restricted locations throughout the period, and fully cooperate with security forces deployed around the state.
The administration also urged locals to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly during the visit.
“The Bauchi State Government regrets any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the public,” Gidado said.
He said that the state government was still committed to maintaining peace and order while honoring the late Islamic scholar’s legacy, saying that Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi’s life and teachings had a significant impact on Bauchi State, Nigeria, and the Muslim Ummah as a whole.
On Friday, Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, stated that Tinubu will leave Abuja on Saturday for a three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos.
