NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT SIGNS CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 556KM OF ROADS ACROSS THE STATE.
By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban. 08036377731
Niger State Government has signed a contract agreement with a private consultancy firm, to provide consultancy services for the construction of five hundred and fifty six kilometer of roads across the twenty five Local Government Councils of the State.
The signing of the agreement according to a statement made available to Newsmen in Minna by Chief Press Secretary to State Governor Bologi Ibrahim took place at the Niger State Government Lodge, Abuja,was in line with the Urban renewal policy of Governor Muhammed Umar Bago led administration.
Governor Umar Bago who decried the infrastructural deficit especially roads in the State said, his administration is poised to significantly turn around the situation for the good of the people.
He however expressed optimism that the roads when completed will attract investors and make business easy for the people of Niger state.
Alh Mohammed Umar Bago further explained that engaging the services of the consultancy firm was to ensure quality control and value for money hence the engagement of the services of the consulting firm
According to him more road projects are expected to be carried out pointing out that this is the first phase of the projects.
The Lead Consultant, Mr Olatunji Ajayi re-assured Niger State Government of its full fledged support in providing the much needed expertise that will ensure quality project.
The Consultancy Firm is to come up with detailed design of the projects within five weeks.
Permanent Secretary Niger state Ministry of Works, Hassan Etsu signed on behalf of the Niger state government while the Lead Consultant, Olatunji Ajayi signed for the firm.