Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking decisive steps to restore progress on the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano highway project following delays that had slowed down its completion.
The governor said the Federal Government decision to withdraw the contract from the former company handling the project and reassign it to a new contractor has helped revive the long-delayed road construction.
According to a statement issued on Friday by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, the remarks was made when the Governor was inspecting the ongoing construction work on the highway around Kwanar Dawaki in Kano.
Governor Yusif stressed the need and its importance to safer transportation and economic activities in northern Nigeria.
He urged the new contractor to demonstrate commitment and diligence to ensure the remaining sections of the project are completed within the shortest possible time.
The Governor also expressed appreciation to the Minister of Works and other stakeholders who played significant roles in ensuring that work on the project resumed, particularly on the remaining portions yet to be completed.
According to the Governor, the completion of the critical highway will significantly boost trade and economic activities not only in Kano State but also across neighbouring states while easing the movement of goods and passengers.
The road inspected by the governor forms part of the major highway linking Abuja through Kaduna to Kano, regarded as one of the most important transport corridors connecting northern Nigeria with the Federal Capital Territory.
