By Hassana Aminu
Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the release of about N87,876,112.50 for the execution of an interlock paving project at Dala Local Government Secretariat.
speaking the Chairman of the Council,Alhaji Surajo Ibrahim Imam regretted that since 1989 when the secretariat was built it has not undergone any significant renovation until now, stressing that this was the beginning as more projects are underway
He posited that the project was in line with the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development beautification and above all modernization.
The contract was awarded to Glandy Integrated, and an initial payment of N47,938,056.25 has already been made.
Everything being equal, the work is as good as being completed within one month.
The renovation Plans Include the following
General Painting of the edifice
Replacement of old doors with modern ones
Construction of a new perimeter fence,
Building of a modern legislative chamber coupled with the installation of solar power systems across offices.
Alhaji Surajo Imam expressed profound appreciation to the Legislative arm for their consistent support, understanding ,zeal cooperation and approval of all development-focused initiatives aimed at taking the Area to high pedestals.
He described the project as one of the many positive interventions the Governor has made so far in response to the needs of the wider population.
Also speaking, the Head of Works Department of the council Alhaji Shafiu Musa Gwarzo, expressed excitement over the commencement of the first phase of the renovation hoping the contractor will work according to agreed spelt out specifications.
He nevertheless charged all staffers to be watchout aimed at ensuring proper maintenance of the materials, being public property.
