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…Inspects Other Projects In Minna Metropolis
The 83 kilometer Minna- Bida roads is a priority project of the Niger State Government and to demonstrate its commitment, the state flagged- off the 15.5 Kilometers dual carraige with its own part of the counterpart funding , pending when the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) approved funds will be released.
Governor Sani Bello who inspected the road and some other road projects to ascertain the level of work done so far, said “if the pace of work on the road project is sustained, he is optimistic that it would be completed within the specified time frame”.
On the issue of compensation to residents around the affected area for dualization, the governor disclosed that compensation is being paid in stages and that the first stage amounting to over N300Million has been paid, adding that the second stage payment will commence soon.
“With regards to the capacity of the company and the quality of work, I am satisfied .
The Project Manager, Dantata and Sawoe, Naafey Bin Shaukat while explaining that the work was being delayed due to payment of compensation said, that so far, “almost 12Km of the left lane of the road has been asphalted and work is ongoing on the right lane side of the road from Kpakungu a community on the outskirts of Minna to Garatu, in Bosso Local Government Area of the state.
Shaukat stated further that they were constructing 15.5Km dual-carriage way, assuring that the quality of work will not be compromised.
The Governor also inspected the N1.5billion Five number roads on old Alheri road, the 2.25Km Imani road as well as a 3.2Km canal at F-lay out 1 and 2.
While the Governor was satisfied with the work at the Old Alheri road, he was however not pleased with the pace of work at the Imani junction project where 50 percent of the total sum has been paid to the contractor.
“The old Alheri road project is very good, the standard and the quality of work is good. The project is 5 number roads, they are doing the first one now and they also promised that by the end of October they will lay asphalt on that road. So we will wait and see but so far their work is commendable.
“The Imani road is a bond project and usually with bond projects there shouldn’t be any problem because the money is guaranteed.
The Governor was in company of his Deputy, Alhaji Muhammad Ahmed Ketso, his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe and some members of the state executive council.
