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Gov. Yusuf praises FG over reallocation of Kano-Kaduna-Abuja road project

The governor urged the contractors to deliver quality work, stressing the need for durability.

• March 7, 2026
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf [Photo Credit: Premium Times Nigeria]

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has lauded the Federal Government for reallocating the Kano-Kaduna-Abuja road contract, saying it’s a step towards speedy completion.

Mr Yusuf made the remark during an inspection visit to the project site along Kano-Zaria road on Saturday.

He urged the contractors to deliver quality work, stressing the need for durability.

The governor said the contract reallocation showed the Federal Government’s commitment to executing the project to standard and on time.

Mr Yusuf commended President Bola Tinubu for executing developmental projects,  said the road’s completion would boost economic activities, transportation, and connectivity between the northern states and Abuja.

( NAN)

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