By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
A team of engineers from the Federal Ministry of Works has arrived to conduct a final assessment of the Koko-Dabai-Zuru road, paving the way for the Kebbi State Government to take over repairs. The 87-kilometer federal road, initially awarded to Great Northern International Construction Limited in January 2020, with work commencing on December 15th, 2021, has seen minimal progress, prompting Governor Nasir Idris to seek contract revocation due to contractor incompetence.
The Federal Ministry of Works oversees the construction and rehabilitation of highways, ensuring road safety standards are met.
The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, led a delegation to the site alongside the Federal Controller of Works and other engineers. Engr. Ishaya Vandu Joseph attributed delays to funding issues, emphasizing the road's significance to Kebbi State.
Governor Idris's efforts to address the road's dilapidation and ensure quality reconstruction were commended by the Speaker and Commissioner for Works, Engr. ABDULLAHI Umar Faruk Muslim. The Commissioner highlighted the road's importance to the state's agricultural hub and food security policy.
The successful handover is anticipated to boost economic, social, and political development in the region.
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