Malam Umar Namadi, the Governor of Jigawa State, recently conducted an inspection of 26 ongoing road projects throughout the state and emphasised the significance of prompt completion for the benefit of the general population.
The rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads and bridges destroyed by flooding during the previous two years is the main focus of the projects that have been evaluated.
Expressing satisfaction with the quality of work observed at the sites, Governor Namadi urged contractors to expedite their efforts to ensure timely completion. Addressing the contractors, the governor emphasized Jigawa State’s commitment to patronizing companies that demonstrate dedication and sincerity in their work.
“We will promptly fulfill our financial obligations upon project completion. However, we will not tolerate any breaches of contractual agreements, particularly regarding quality and adherence to specified timelines,” he said.
Further elaborating on the ongoing projects, the state Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engineer Gambo S Malam, disclosed that the projects encompass a total distance of 360 kilometres. Some projects include the reconstruction of collapsed bridges and the provision of new ones.
