March 09, (THEWILL) – Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has launched rehabilitation work on 17 dilapidated roads in Kano metropolis under the state’s Urban Renewal Programme.
Launching the reconstruction work at Club Road, at the weekend, Yusuf said the initiative was part of his administration’s agenda to transform Kano into a mega city.
A statement by his Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, quoted the Governor as saying, “I feel highly delighted, I feel happy, and I feel fulfilled, as your governor, who made promises during our NNPP electioneering Campaign, especially in the metropolis.
“We made a promise that when elected, by the Grace of Almighty Allah, we are going to make Kano one of the best cities in Nigeria in terms of infrastructure development
“Today, we are flagging off one of the gigantic projects for the rehabilitation of dilapidated metropolitan roads which were deliberated and approved by the State Executive Council.”
The Governor disclosed that the funds approved for the 17 projects are being reserved in the treasury to ensure timely payment, as well as quality jobs.
He assured the people of the state that any project under his administration must meet global standards before handing it over to the government.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work being executed by the contractor and urged him to maintain the standard.
In his remarks, the Managing Director, Metropolitan Construction Company, which is handling the project, assured that the firm would do an excellent job and promised to complete the project within the time frame.
On his part, the state Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure Development, Engr. Marwan Ahmad, said the Urban Renewal Programme for Kano Metropolis was initiated by Governor Yusuf and approved by members of the state cabinet.
Ahmad said this particular project spans Club Road, Ashton Road, and Airport Road to Murtala Muhammad Road.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
