The Executive Governor of Zamfara state and Chairman Nigeria Governors' Forum, Dr. Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar Shattiman Zamfara, has issued a deadline to the company handling the construction of Magami-Dankurmi-Bagega-Anka road, Broni Brono to complete the construction work of the road before December, this year or face revocation.
The Governor gave the stern warning taday Thursday, July 10th, 2017 at a meeting with the management of the company at his office in Gusau, the state capital.
He expressed concerned over the delay in executing the project, despite the release of funds for the project.
It may be recalled that, during his last visit to the project site, Governor Abdulaziz Yari warned the company to be mindful of time stipulated in the contract specifications when he noticed the snail movement of the construction work.
Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari said there was no excuse to delay the project, considering the improvement of security in the area and reasonable amount of funds given to the company, hence the need to complete the project according to specifications.
He said if by December this year, there is no satisfactory improvement on the project, the Governor has no option than to revoke the contract.
The Governor pledge to complete all projects awarded by his administration before leaving office.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, Hon. Ibrahim Magaji Dosara said, the Governor warned all contractors handling state government's project to ensure timely completion of the projects with good quality or face revocation.
In a related development, Governor Yari expressed dismay over the slow face and lack of seriousness by the contractor handling Dauran - Birnin Magaji - Kaura Namoda road project, Dantata and Sawoe .
The NGF Chairman also blamed the state Ministry of works and transport supervising the road project for lack of commitment and threatened to revoke the contract.
It may be recalled that the project for the construction of the 61 km road was awarded to the company at the cost of Four point Three Billion(4.3) with 60% down payment was flagged off in December last year by the Senate President Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki with a one year deadline.
This is the third time the Governor issued warning to the company to ensure speedy completion of the contract with quality job.
Signed
Ibrahim Dosara
Hon Special Adviser to the Executive Governor
( Public Enlightenment, Media and Communication's)
10/08/2017
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