What is your plan to fix rural roads?
I know how hard it is when the rains cut your community off from farms, markets, schools and hospitals. I plan to expand the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), using matching federal-state funds to pave critical farm-to-market feeder roads. I'll also ensure infrastructure funding is distributed fairly using population and agricultural productivity benchmarks, not urban density alone, and back it with a $25 billion Infrastructure Development Fund with milestone-based releases so roads like yours get built and aren't abandoned.
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p. 4 Introduction Atiku Abubakar: Answers to questions from the public 2026-10-02 ›
Q15: Many rural communities are far from the national grid. What role will solar, mini-grids and other alternative energy sources play in providing them with electricity? Answer: I would make solar mini-grids that will serve as the primary power source for off-grid communities, supported by zero import tariffs on solar components and capital subsidies for renewable energy providers. Q16: Nigeria has invested in many power projects but electricity remains unreliable. What will you do differently, and how will you ensure abandoned or delayed electricity projects are completed? Answer: My administration will audit all stalled power projects, convert viable uncompleted assets into public-private concessions, and enforce strict anti-corruption oversight on all energy contracts. Q17: Bad rural roads prevent people from reaching farms, markets, schools and hospitals, especially during the rainy season. How will you improve rural roads and connectivity? Answer: I plan to expand the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) using matching federal-state funds to pave critical farm-to-market feeder roads.