Niger State Govt Signs Contract For Construction Of Roads

Niger State Government has signed a contract agreement with two construction firms for the construction of Bida ring road and the rehabilitation of Minna township roads.

The contract agreement will have the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) handle the rehabilitation of township roads in Minna within the stipulated time of 24 months while Arab Construction Company is responsible for the reconstruction of Ring Road in Bida within 30 months.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed in a statement by Bologi Ibrahim, his Chief Press Secretary, that the road contracts are in line with his Urban renewal policy and the contracts for Minna township and Bida ring road are under phase one.

He further says the Minna project is in two segments and the second segment has been advertised.

Governor Bago who was speaking during the signing of the contracts says a bye-pass from Pago to Garatu is among over 20 other roads for the Minna township projects, explaining that the bye-pass will cover 100,000 Square Kilometres of land while that of Bida ring road will cover 40,000 square kilometres.

He adds that the projects would open up the areas and generate about N1Trillion and N200Billion respectively which he said would be used to refinance more projects.

While assuring the contractors of security, the Governor however warns contractors that his government will not condone variation, as funds have already been earmarked for the projects with a 25 percent advance payment guaranteed.

He also directs that contractors should work with indigenes especially the youths, adding that a social register will be opened for those interested to be part of the projects.

Governor Bogo also announced that the Suleja and Kontagora contracts will be signed in the next 30 days under the second phase of the projects.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Hassan Baba Etsu describes the projects as unprecedented in the history of Niger State and that the contractors were carefully selected through a thorough process.

Managing Director, CCECC David Wang, and of Arab Contractors, Mohammed Eledaruis assure the Government of the timely completion of the projects.

Olatunji Ajay, the Project Consultant, while commending the state government for the stride, which he says will have multiple effects on the economy of the state assures that he will ensure quality projects are delivered.

The Commissioner for Works, Suleiman Umar, signs on behalf of the state government while David Wang and Mohammed Eledaruis indicate their respective firms.