NIGER GOVERNOR INSPECTS ROAD PROJECTS AND DIRECTS PROMPT COMPLETION

NIGER GOVERNOR INSPECTS ROAD PROJECTS AND DIRECTS PROMPT COMPLETION.

The Niger state Governor has embarked on projects inspection to ascertain the status and quality of the jobs. 

On the 83 kilometer minna-Bida road, the Governor disclosed that it is a priority project of the Niger state government being funded by the state government and the Islamic Development Bank. 

The Governor was reported to have said that inorder to demonstrate his commitment to the project, "the state has commenced the 15.5 kilometer dual carraige with its own part of the counterpart, pending when the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) approved funds will be released".

Governor Sani Bello who inspected the road and some other road projects to ascertain the level of work done said i"f the pace of work on the road project is sustained, he is optimistic that it would be completed within the specified time frame".

On the issue of compensation to residents around the affected area for dualization, the Governor disclosed that compensation is being paid in stages and that the first stage amounting to over 300 Million Naira has been paid, adding that the second stage payment will commence soon.

“Hopefully, we will begin the second stage of payment of compensation. If they continue at this pace, they will meet up as long as we don’t have any hitches as regards funding”, he said.

The Project Manager, Dantata and Sawoe, Naafey Bin Shaukat said that "so far almost 12Km of the left lane of the road has been asphalted and work is ongoing on the right lane of the road from kpakungu to Garatu".

 

The Governor also inspected the 1.5billion Naira Five number roads on old Alheri road, the 2.25 Imani road as well as a 3.2km canal at F-lay out 1 and 2.

While the Governor was satisfied with the work at the Old Alheri Road, he was however not pleased with the pace of work at the Imani junction project where 50 percent of the total sum has been paid to the contractor.

“The old Alheri road project is very good, the standard and the quality of work is good. The project is 5 number roads, they are doing the first one now and they also promised that by the end of October they will lay asphalt on that road. So we will wait and see but so far their work is commendable" the Governor re-assured. 

The Governor was also at the New Gate School of Nursing, a privately owned institution for the training of Healthcareworkers. The Governor commissioned the Senate Building of the school and took a tour of the facilities, then commended the proprietor of the school for contributing to the development of education in the state. 

He also inspected the just completed Women Center in Old Secretariat donated to Niger State Government by NNPC. He commended the Corporation for the support and called for mire from other corporate entities for the overall development of the State. The center is expected to commence operations soon, where women will learn different skills in ICT, Tailoring, Beautification among others. 

The Governor was in company of his Deputy, Ahmed  Muhammad Ketso, his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe and some members of the state Executive Council.