This study analyzed the role played by Fadama II on road development in
Adamawa State, Nigeria. The data were obtained from 300 respondents who
were randomly selected from Fadama II beneficiaries, non-beneficiaries
within Fadama II communities and non-beneficiaries outside Fadama II
communities. Based on propensity score matching (PSM) and double
difference estimator (DD), the data were analyzed using frequencies,
percentages and balancing test (t-test). The results showed that 30% of the
roads were funded by Fadama II Project. Most of the roads were constructed
and rehabilitated after the establishment of the project. Fadama II roads were
found to be important for the beneficiaries’ activities. The analysis established
that beneficiaries’ travel distance, travel time, waiting time and transport fares
were reduced relative to non-beneficiaries. Road development has boosted
marketing services for both farm and non-farm economic activities. Spill-over
effect also manifests in the adjoining communities.