The Kebbi government has awarded a N3.8 billion contract to rehabilitate a 5.2 km road in Yauri Emirate in the state.

The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Abdullahi Umar-Faruk, disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on Monday at the signing of the contract agreement with China Zhounghou Nigeria Limited.

“The contract is for the rehabilitation of Yauri township roads, which entails the rehabilitation and reconstruction of four roads, including the local government-Dawanau junction.

“Others are the market roundabout – Tashar Garkuwa, Garkan Dudu- Liberia junction, and police station (Union Bank Road), all at a total cost of N3.8 billion,” he said.

According to him, the contract covers a distance of about 5.2 kilometres in the area.

Mr Umar-Faruk recalled that Governor Nasir Idris awarded the rehabilitation and reconstruction of city centre roads in Binrin Kebbi on July 25 worth N9 billion in fulfilment of his campaign promises.

“In August, Governor Idris performed another landmark achievement, awarding the contract of completing the ultra-modern secretariat complex at the cost of N10.5 billion,” he added.

Mr Umar-Faruk commended the governor for the confidence reposed in the ministry to supervise the execution of the contract.

“We equally wish to further assure that the Ministry will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the highest quality of workmanship is maintained throughout the project duration of 18 months,” the commissioner assured.

Wei Meng, the firm’s representative, assured the company would adhere to contractual agreements and specifications. 

(NAN).