As part of his urban renewal agenda for Kano to meet a mega city status, the State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the reconstruction of 17 dilapidated roads in Kano metropolitan area.
Governor Yusuf said the initiative is to make Kano state one of the finests mega cities in Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement issued by Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available in Kano.
The statement revealed that the Governor while flagging off the reconstruction of Club Road as part of 17 Urban Renewal Projects in Kano Metropolis held at Nassarawa Local Government Area 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 flagging 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 unschedule 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.
