Kano approves N7.7 billion for development projects
The Kano State Executive Council has approved over N7,7 billion for the execution of various infrastructure development projects across the state.
This is contained in a statement by the Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, in Kano on Saturday.
He said that the decision was reached during its 21st meeting presided over by the Governor Abba Yusuf.
According to the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, the approved funds will be allocated to several projects.
He listed the projects to include over N1,89 billion approved for the construction of the Tudun Yola off Gwarzo Road to Dansudu Bypass in Ungogo Local Government Area.
He also stated that about N1,84 billion was earmarked for the review rates for the expansion of Zaria Road stretches from Silver Jubilee to Dantata and Sawoe axis.
According to Mr Dantiye, N1 billion was set aside for the upward review of the contract for the underground electrification of the Kwankwasiyya City project.
He added, “N599.64 million was approved for the installation of solar-powered street lights at the five kilometers dualised road in Gezawa Local Government Area. Other projects that received approval included the construction of Rijiyar Lemon Road network, rehabilitation of Eastern Bypass, and maintenance work at Airport Road. The governor expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their support and cooperation, which have enabled the present administration to design developmental projects for their betterment.”
(NAN)
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