Kebbi state Governor, Bagudu
From Gwadabe Lawal
The Kebbi State government has awarded N5.67 billion contract for the dualization of Birnin Kebbi- Argungu road in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of the state.
The state Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Abubakar Chika-Ladan, made the disclosure in Birnin Kebbi during signing contract agreement with Habibu Engineering Nigeria Limited.
This was contained in a press statement signed ,Yahaya Sarki,
Special Adviser (SA) Media to Kebbi State Governor
"We are here to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the road contract awarded by Gov. Atiku Bagudu of the State for the dualization of some portion of Birnin Kebbi- Argungu road. According to the statement.
" The road is from NNPC mega station in Birnin Kebbi up to the junction to Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Ambursa area along Birnin Kebbi- Argungu road.
The statement further stated, project is eight kilometer road and is expected to be completed within 12 months.
Chika-Ladan said the project was an indication of commitment's of the present administration to uplift the well being of people of the state. He added.
“When the project is completed, it will ease transportation problems faced by the people coming to the state capital, especially as the state is developing ,and will also give the capital a befitting face. The statement.
"We have touched all parts of the state as there is no single local government area that we have not constructed a road or two.
The state commissioner of works and Transport called on the contractor firm to abide by the the company to adhere to the contractual terms.
He Maintained that the firm was known for its prompt execution of projects even prior to the time specification.
In his remark, Ammar Nouri, the General Manager of the company, assured that the project would be executed on schedule according to the specification.
He appreciated, Kebbi state Government for patronising the company.
