Jokowi remarked that the government will continue to provide equal infrastructure development across the country.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated regional roads spread across nine districts and cities in Central Sulawesi Province, on Tuesday, through the implementation of the Presidential Instruction (Inpres) for Regional Roads.

"Today, I inaugurate the regional roads in Central Sulawesi Province as the implementation of the Presidential Instruction on Regional Roads," he remarked in Salakan, Banggai Islands District, as followed from Jakarta.

The Presidential Instruction includes the construction of 15 roads spanning a total length of 147 kilometers, with a budget of Rp330 billion spread across nine districts and cities.

Jokowi remarked that the government will continue to provide equal infrastructure development across the country.

"In other provinces, we will also check the implementation of this instruction," Jokowi added.

The road inauguration was welcomed by local residents, including Christians.

"We are grateful that the program run by President Jokowi and his administration can be felt, including this infrastructure development," he noted.

Another resident, Reynold, stated that the road has made traveling to school safer and more comfortable.

"Having this road is extraordinary for us, for the people of Banggai Islands District, because we can use this road without being afraid of getting hurt," he remarked.

Another student, Joshua, also stated that road improvements increase safety and comfort, especially for motorbike riders.

"Previously, the road had a few holes, (but) with this repair, the safety of the road users can increase," he noted.

The area's public extended a warm welcome to the president during his visit.

"Thank you Mr. President for visiting Banggai Islands District amid your busy schedules," Christian stated.

Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Deputy Governor of Central Sulawesi Ma'mun Amir, and Acting Head of Banggai Islands District, Ihsan Basir, also accompanied the head of state at the inauguration.

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