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FG pledges to complete Kano-Abuja road in record time
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured that President Bola Tinubu is determined to see the Kano-Kaduna-Abuja road completed in a record time.
KANO FOCUS reports that the 38km Kaduna-Abuja section of the road is estimated at the cost of N126, 562,444,943.93 billion.
Minister of Works, David Umahi set a target of 14 months for completion of the project.
The duo spoke when they visited the Kaduna end of the section.
David Umahi and Mohammed Idris
The Ministers were accompanied by the Special Assistant, Media to the President, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz and other senior management staff of the ministry of works.
Idris said the visit was to demonstrate government’s determination to end the politics relating to the road project because of its importance to the region.
He said: “The President is very determined to ensure this road from Abuja to Kano is completed in record time and if you listen to the minister he say it is for that reason and other reasons that there’s disagreement with Julius Berger that has said that it will still take them another three years to construct this road.
“This is not acceptable to government and the President say he cannot accept that. This road has to be completed in a time that is half of the duration that Julius Berger has proposed and that is why it is going to happen God’s willing within 14 months and that is why it was also broken into three segments for ease of construction.
” Nigerians, especially those who are applying this road are eager to see the completion of this road.”
He stressed that “delay of any kind would not be acceptable.”
He also commended the National Assembly for giving necessary support.
Kano-Kaduna-Abuja road
He was hopeful that with the cooperation of all stakeholders, “there will be no issues, and within 14 months we’re going to have brand new road flying from Abuja to Kano.
“Politics should be kept aside, there’s determination to complete this road and we’ll come back here. This is not a one-off thing, we’ll come here periodically with the honourable minister,” he stressed.
Umahi said he would be presenting a memo for approval for the re-award of the project to another firm at the next Federal Executive Council meeting.
He said the ministry has already received a “no objection from the Bureau for Public Procurement.”
He also explained the termination of the contract initially awarded to Julius Berger.
Umahi disclosed that the Julius Berger contract was terminated after a series of negotiations spanning over 12 months.
He said there was disagreement with the cost and also project duration.
Julius Berger, according to the Minister, was quoting a higher sum of over one trillion naira and a three year completion period.
He said: “As it stands, the project has been irrevocably terminated following due process and open for tendering to allow other contractors to bid.”
He said the ministry also invited Julius Berger to partake in the new bid with five other firms but the company failed to submit its bid.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
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