To strengthen the urban renewal project, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday, flagged off the reconstruction of Zungeru Road within the Sabon-Gari area in Fagge local government.
The 3.6 kilometer road project was initially awarded for construction during the second tenure of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso but abondoned by the preceding administration in the state.
According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mustapha Muhammad, the Governor said the reconstruction of Zungeru Road is part of the government’s steadfastness in creating critical infrastructure for the better living of citizens of Kano.
He added that Kano as emerging mega city, deserves high-quality roads assuring commitment of the government to enhance people’s lives through excecution of key developmental projects.
Governor Yusuf tasked the contractor handling the road project to ensure timely completion and strict adherence to the stipulated rules and guidelines. He assured contractors in the state of prompt payment for completed contracts.
He then appreciated the support and cooperation of the Sabon-Gari community to the present administration; urged for sustenance of the tempo for rapid socioeconomic development of Kano.