By: Ahmad Adamu Dutse
Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi had on Sunday flagged up a feeder road construction at the cost of N173.8 million par kilometer.
This was contained in a press statement issued, signed and made available to news men in Dutse by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Hamisu Muhammed Gumel said “As part of this week’s Citizens’ Engagement Programme (Gwamnati da Jama’a), Governor Namadi also flagged off the construction of the 26 km Chuwasu–Chakwaikwaiwa–Zangon Maje rural feeder road, awarded to Spacegrove Investment Nigeria Limited at the cost of ₦4.52 billion, which is one of 15 rural roads approved in September 2024, covering a combined 263.8 kilometers across the state”.
According to the statement the governor said “From the report I received, this feeder road will be completed within the specified time”.
“I am glad to hear from the contractors that their payments have been consistent and timely. We will continue to ensure that all contractors are paid when due, and we urge them to double their efforts so all projects are completed within the stipulated period.” Namadi emphasis.
Mr. Hamisu Muhammed Gumel maintained that governor Namadi reassured the local residents of the project’s timely completion.
The statement further stated that the governor also commissioned the renovated and upgraded Taura Primary Healthcare Centre and inaugurated a newly constructed residence for the District Head of Kwalam, executed by the local government council.
“As has been the norm in every local government area visited, community leaders presented Governor Namadi with a compendium of priority needs of the people of Taura, highlighting their development aspirations”, Said Gumel.
