The member representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Arc. Salman Idris has reassured constituents of his commitment to completing the Military Forward Operating Base (FOB) project following the recent bandit attack on Iluke in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
In a statement issued after the attack, the lawmaker said he had received numerous calls and seen concerns expressed on social media regarding the status of the security project. Salman Idris explained that funding challenges affecting capital projects nationwide had slowed progress, noting that inadequate releases from the Federal Government impacted the pace of work on the FOB project.
According to him, due to the strategic importance of the facility and its significance to the security of the constituency, he decided to seek alternative funding sources, including personal intervention, rather than wait indefinitely for government funding.
The lawmaker disclosed that the Military Forward Operating Base project is currently about 80 per cent completed and expressed optimism that it would be fully delivered within the coming weeks.
He thanked constituents for their patience, understanding and continued support, stressing that the safety and security of the people remain his top priority.
Salman Idris reiterated his commitment to doing everything within his capacity to ensure the timely completion of the project and strengthen security across Kabba-Bunu and Ijumu Federal Constituency.
