Barau calls for revocation of Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road contract
The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, has written to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, requesting the revocation of the contract for the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi Road.
The contract, which is for the dualisation of the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road, has remained largely unexecuted.
Jibrin, in a letter to the works minister dated June 8, 2026, expressed serious concern over the performance of the contracting firm, despite the allocation of billions for the road project.
The letter dated 4th June, 2026, reads in part, ”Given the strategic importance of the Kano-Dayi Road to the socio-economic development of Kano, Katsina and Zamfara states, it is deeply concerning that the contractor has failed to make satisfactory progress despite the allocation of N19 billion and N37 billion to the project under the 2025 and 2026 Appropriation Acts, respectively.
“This persistent lack of progress has resulted in undue hardship for residents, commuters, and other road users.”
Senator Barau therefore said, “In view of the persistent delays and the contractor’s apparent inability to meet expected project milestones, I urge the Ministry to undertake an immediate assessment of its performance and revoke the contract in the interest of the public.”
The Federal Government flagged-off the construction work of the 90.65km Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi Federal Highway linking Kano and Katsina states on Thursday, June 10, 2021.
The contract for the reconstruction and dualisation of the road was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in November 2020 at the cost of N62.711 billion with the completion period of 24 months
The then Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Babangida Hussaini, had stated that the contract was awarded on December 1st, 2020 to Messes CGC Nigeria Limited
Represented at the flag-off ceremony by Engr Folorunsho Esan, Director Highways, North -West, Hussaini had explained that the 90.65km dual carriage way has a total number of three bridges, with additional 7.3 meters width and 1.5 meters shoulder width and an outer shoulder width of 2.7meters
Hussaini disclosed that the road would be completed with all the furnitures such as lane markings, kilometer signs, signages etc, adding that the road would last not less than 20 years
In his remarks at the ceremony, Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje described the project as gigantic, important, socially and economically of great benefits to the people of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi States
The governor also explained that the reconstructed road would also contribute in addressing the security challenges along the area.
Accordingly, Governor Ganduje said that , as requested by the Federal Government, Kano State Government is ready to pay the compensation for the facilities and utilities that would be affected by the dualisation of the road
He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for all the projects he brought to Kano State , stating that the President has paid back the Kano people for the massive votes they always give him during elections
Governor Ganduje listed among others, a number of projects which the Federal Government brought to Kano to include: Maiduguri- Yobe- Kano road; Kano- Kaduna- Abuja road, Kano- Katsina road, Kano- Katsina- Jibia- Maradi rail project, Lagos- Ibadan- Kaduna- Kano rail project and now Kano- Gwarzo- Dayi road and construction of new wing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA)
Ganduje told the gathering that, with all the projects, commercial and business opportunities had increased in Kano as well as improved security.
In his remarks, the Senator representing Kano North Senator Barau Jibrin commended the Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola, Minister of State, Engr Abubakar Aliyu and the Permanent Secretary, Babangida Hussaini,
Senator Barau reminded the gathering that, the project was a promise they made to the people during their campaign tour with the Governor, stating that it was now time to thank God for making it realisable
Also the Executive Director of Messes CGC Nigeria Limited, the Construction Company handling the contract, Mr Fan Xiaojing thanked the Federal Government and Kano State for the opportunity given to his company to handle the project, stating that it was an indication that their expertise in handling such project was recognised
He stated that with the cooperation of all the stakeholders the job would be delivered on scheduled.
Royal fathers of the day that graced the occasion wer:, His Highness the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero and Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Abubay Ii the Emir of Karaye Al in Kano State.
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