The Federal Government has revealed the reason behind the termination of the contract for Section 1 of the Kano-Maiduguri Road project. The contract was awarded to Dantata & Sawoe Ltd since 2007.
Making the revelation, the Minister of Works, David Umahi stated that termination was due to the expiration of the contract’s timeframe. The Minister added that the termination was in line with the Federal Government’s resolve to ensure that long-standing infrastructure projects meet their intended deadlines. And to also deliver value for money.
Umahi made this disclosure while inspecting the flood-damaged section of the Kano-Maiduguri Road.
Speaking at the event, the Minister assured the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed of immediate intervention to repair a flood-damaged section of the Kano-Maiduguri federal road within the State.
The Kano-Maiduguri Road was recently severed by floodwaters following a heavy downpour. As a result, Malori-Guskuri community in Katagun Local Government Area of Bauchi State cut off and severely impacting their livelihoods.
Speaking during a performance review meeting on road projects under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme, over the weekend, in Abuja with representatives from Dangote Group of Companies, BUA Group of Companies, and Mainstream Energy Solutions Ltd, Umahi revealed the government’s plan to revisit and revise the liability period for all federal projects to guarantee durability and optimal value for public funds.
This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media Uchenna Orji.
He noted that Umahi emphasized the importance of accelerating the completion of critical infrastructure projects across the country. Particularly those funded under the Tax Credit Scheme, which includes major roadways vital to the nation’s economy.
He said, “Going forward, there will be a clear agreement on milestone completion timelines for ongoing projects under the Tax Credit Scheme. My position as the Minister of Works is that everybody must take responsibility. We will no longer fold our hands and allow the projects we have awarded and even reviewed to continue to linger.”
Umahi also highlighted the President Tinubu’s commitment to alleviating the suffering of Nigerians caused by poor road conditions. He, therefore, stated that the FG will not tolerate delays in completing vital infrastructure projects in the country.
He emphasized that, “Nigerians are suffering on these roads. And President Bola Tinubu is doing everything possible by giving the road sector special attention. It would be a failure on our part to allow contractors to delay these projects while ignoring the people’s suffering.”
source: The Nation
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