Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday commissioned a 22 km flyover and dual carriage road, in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.


The administration of the state’s outgoing governor, Darius Ishaku, built the flyover.


The former President praised the governor for the initiative towards the execution of the projects after the commissioning.


He also appreciated the government and the people of Taraba for the warm reception and the opportunity to commission the project.

Mr Jonathan also commended the quality of the project, saying, “I want to commend the contractors and the governor for the quality of work. ”


“This is a project that will open up Jalingo to attract more investment.


Mr Ishaku thanked Mr Jonathan for the visit and encouragement.


When asked why he invited the former president to commission the project, Mr Ishaku said Mr Jonathan gave him the opportunity to serve as a minister in three different ministries from where he got the experience to govern Taraba.


“He uniquely moved me to Niger-Delta from power, and even in the Niger-Delta he combined the ministry of environment with me.”


“Cumulative being in the ministry of power, Niger Delta and environment all was like a tutelage period for me, being the governor it helped me a lot in applying all the skills I learnt,” he said.