The Federal government has promised to complete the ongoing Abuja-Kqduna-Kano highway project by 2023.
Engr Yahaya Baba Ali, Federal Controller of Works, Kano field headquarters, made the disclosure while addressing journalist in Kano.
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Ali explained that activities at various sections of the strategic road are on smooth ride, hence, the delivery date is feasible.
Engr Ali said Kano – Zaria section of the road covering a stretch of 137km dual carriageway of expanded service lane being handled by Julius Berger has recorded 23 percent completion.
He stated that, the hybrid road project includes upgrade and reconstruction of over 100 bridges, and box culvert within the stretch of Kano- Zaria section of the highway.
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He disclosed that the hybrid highway that runs from the federal capital territory through Kaduna state that terminated at the commercial city of Kano was among the list of 25 ongoing road projects in Kano and environs.
The federal Controller listed Kano – Katsina (phase 1) which terminated at Gidan Mutum Daya recorded 78 percent completion, while Kano – Shuwarin with a stretch of 202km, (sec 1) Kano- Maiduguri, divided into 5 sections, recorded 55 percent completion.
Similarly, Kano Gwarzo – Dayi flagged off recently by Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje with a stretch of 90 km is ongoing as contractor has since mobilized men and equipment to site.
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Engr Ali revealed that “We have completed joint enumeration and evaluation with Kano state government officials on Kano- Gwarzo – Dayi last week, adding the total figures earmarked for compensation would be ready soon.
The federal Controller said “SUKUK funding has solved slow progress on construction sites, as 4 out of these major projects are on it, SUKUK has greatly ease major challenges to lack of assess to available fund to continue with our projects
