By Hassan Aminu
Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the release of ₦300 million for critical development projects in Adakawa, Madigawa, and Gobirawa wards of Dala Local Government Area.
The Chairman of the council Alhaji Surajo Ibrahim Imam, disclosed this during an inspection of the projects alongside the Inspection Committee, led by Hon. Musa Technical.
He stated that two of the projects have already been completed, while others wereongoing on the others.
Those Completed include:
1. ABU AYYUBA AL-ANSARI Mosque in Yan Katako, Tsamiyar Zubau – The mosque was renovated, painted, and fitted with solar-powered lighting and a large battery backup. The project cost approximately ₦18 million.
2. Girls’ Primary School – A previously abandoned project for several years, now completed. Classrooms were reopened, an upper floor was added, and the building was painted. Whiteboards and four ceiling fans per classroom were installed. The total cost was around ₦68 to ₦69 million.
Ongoing Projects include:
3. Madigawa (Yar Dagi) – Construction of drainage systems, slabs, and interlock paving to improve the area. The project is expected to cost ₦44 million.
4. Unguwar Madabo Mosque (Sararin Karnuka), Adakawa Ward – The mosque is being renovated with the addition of a roof canopy, carpet, solar lighting, mats, and fans. This project is estimated at ₦8 million.
5. Road Leading to Daiba Mosque – A major road rehabilitation project near the mosque, with an estimated cost of ₦197 million.
Alhaji Surajo Imam stated that these are the major projects currently underway and that the inspection committee confirmed proper implementation. He added that they represent Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the local government level, and that it is the governor who provides the funds for executing these impactful projects.
