Kano govt issues ultimatum to contractors on 5km road projects

Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed contractors handling the 5-kilometer road projects across the state’s 44 local government areas to ensure completion within the next five months.

The Commissioner for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring, and Evaluation, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, disclosed this during an inspection visit to Warawa Local Government Area.

His remarks were contained in a statement issued on Tuesday evening by Sagiru Ado Abubakar, the Information Officer for the ministry.

As part of his statewide monitoring tour, the commissioner also visited Minjibir and Ungogo local governments to assess project progress.

While expressing satisfaction with the quality and pace of work in Minjibir, he urged contractors in Warawa and Ungogo to intensify efforts to meet the governor’s directive.

“A meeting was held, and an agreement was reached between His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the contractors to complete the projects within five months,” Sumaila stated.

“The governor personally engaged with the contractors to understand the challenges affecting project execution, and it was agreed that work would be completed within the stipulated timeframe,” he added.

The commissioner underscored the importance of adhering to the deadline, affirming that monitoring visits would continue biweekly to track progress.

According to him, the current completion rates stand at 95% in Minjibir, 85% in Ungogo, and 47% in Warawa.

In addition to road inspections, Sumaila also assessed the ongoing renovation of Minjibir General Hospital, commending the contractor’s efforts and urging sustained progress to ensure timely delivery.