September 02, (THEWILL) – Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has revoked the contract for the construction of a five-kilometre road in Garko Local Government Area due to the contractor’s failure to mobilise to site.
The Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano on Monday.
According to Dawakin Tofa, the Governor assured that a new and reliable contractor will be appointed within the next few days to ensure the project’s timely completion.
He said the Governor expressed his commitment to the establishment of a modern health facility in Garko town, aimed at bringing healthcare services closer to the people.
According to him, the Governor expressed his gratitude for the continued support from the local community and reiterated his administration’s determination to maintain the momentum of progress.
During the visit, Governor Yusuf conducted an on-site assessment of the Kafinchiri Irrigation Project in Garko Local Government Area, a key initiative under the state’s agricultural transformation drive.
The project, valued at N2.5 billion, is aimed at bolstering all-year-round farming, enhancing food security and driving economic growth in the state.
He emphasised the significance of the Kafinchiri Irrigation Project, saying it is a vital component of his administration’s efforts to promote continuous agricultural production in the state.
He urged the residents of Garko and surrounding areas to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the project to improve their socio-economic conditions and contribute to the state’s overall development.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
