By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
The federal government has approved the contract sum of N366 million (Three Hundred and Sixty-Six Million Naira) for the commencement of emergency repairs of failed portions of the Abuja – Kaduna Dual Carriageway.
This was contained in a press statement signed and issued by Director, Press and Public Relations, M. A. Ahmed.
It said the contractor, Messrs H&M (Nig.) Ltd mobilised to site on Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024.
“The contract for the Section I of the Expressway starts at kilometre 0 + 00 (Zuba, FCT) and ends at kilometre 31 + 200 (Tafa, Niger/Kaduna States’ border) with a two (2) weeks completion period.
“The scope of the contract consists of patching of existing potholes, as well as the reinstatement of critically failed sections of the said alignment.”
Speaking during an inspection tour of the project on Saturday, 5th October, 2024, the Directors, Highways, North Central Zone I, Engr. Mohammed Goni and Special Projects (North), Engr. Olufemi Adetunji urged the contractor to adhere to the terms of the contract, as no extension of the completion period will be entertained.
They described the project as a catalyst to economic growth and a vital artery connecting the Northern and Southern parts of the country.
Engr. Goni promised Nigerians that with the successful completion of the contract, the remaining failed parts from Tafa – Kaduna will also be awarded, reiterating the resolve of the present administration to the provision of critical road infrastructure.
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