The Federal Government has approved over N840billion for the rehabilitation of the 82-Km Section II of the A uja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway which traverses the Federal Capital Territory, Kaduna, and Kano States.
The money also includes funds for the construction of the Bodo-Bonny road with bridges across the Opobo Channel, Route 430 inMinister of Works Engr. David Umahi disclosed this at a meeting with representatives of the main contractor, Julius Berger , Plc, in Abuja.
While speaking during the meeting, Umahi explained that the Federal Executive Council at its meeting of 23rd September 2024, approved the re-scoping and downward review of the contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja – Kaduna – Zaria – Kano Dual Carriageway in the FCT, Kaduna and Kano States, contract No.
He urged the contractor to mobilize in the four sections of the Abuja – Zaria – Kaduna – Kano project to finish the job within 14 months. “There must be an end to negotiation. We are ready to pay you even fresh mobilisation, just to underscore the interest of the President in this project. So we are appealing and begging you that by Monday, you should be able to sign the addendum to the contract.”
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