URBAN RENEWAL: Gov Yusuf flags off rehabilitation of 17 dilapidated roads in Kano metropolis
By KEMI KASUMU
Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has flagged off the rehabilitation of 17 dilapidated roads in Kano metropolitan area.
Flagging off reconstruction of the urban renewal network with the popular Club Road in Nassarawa Local Government, Governor Yusuf said the initiative was part of his administration’s agenda targeted to transform Kano into mega city.
Governor Yusuf’s statement was contained in a press release issued by his spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available on Saturday.
The statement quoted Governor Yusuf reaffirming that “I feel highly delighted, I feel happy and I feel fulfilled, as your governor who made promise during our NNPP electioneering Campaign, especially in the metropolis, we made a promise when elected, by the Grace of Almighty Allah we are going to make Kano in terms of infrastructural development as one of the best cities in Nigeria.
“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 hinted.
Governor Yusuf disclosed that the amount approved for the 17 projects are being reserved in the treasury to ensure timely payment as well as quality job.
Governor Yusuf assured people of the state that any project under his administration must meet global standards before handing over.
He then expressed satisfaction with the quality of work being executed by the contractor and appealed to him to maintain the standard.
The governor said contractors should expect his unscheduled visit to the site anytime to ensure accountability.
Responding, Managing Director, Metropolitan Construction Company who handles the project, assured to do an excellent job and promised to complete the project within the specified time frame.
On his part, Commissioner of Works and Infrastructural Development, Engr. Marwan Ahmad, said the Urban Renewal Programme For Kano Metropolis was initiated by Governor Yusuf and approved by cabinet members.
He said this particular project commenced from Club Road to Ashton Road to Airport Road to Murtala Muhammad Road.
