As part of his urban renewal agenda for Kano to meet a mega city status, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the reconstruction of 17 dilapidated roads in the metropolitan area.
Governor Yusuf said the initiative is to make Kano state one of the finest mega cities in Nigeria.
A statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that the Governor flagged off the reconstruction of Club Road as part of 17 Urban Renewal Projects in Kano Metropolis held at Nassarawa Local Government Area.
The statement quoted Governor Yusuf reaffirming that “I feel highly delighted.
“I feel happy and I feel fulfilled, as your governor who made the 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 one of the best cities in Nigeria.
“Today, we flagging one of the gigantic projects for the rehabilitation of dilapidated metropolitan roads which were deliberated and approved by the State Executive Council.”
He disclosed that the amount approved for the 17 projects is being reserved in the treasury to ensure timely payment as well as quality jobs.
Governor Yusuf assured the 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, the Managing Director of Metropolitan Construction Company who handles the project, assured that 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 Program 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.
