Gov. Radda’s Urban Renewal Program Gets a boost as Executive Council Approves N74.5 Billion for Nine New Road Projects
Zainab Tanimu
Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria
Governor Dikko Radda’s Urban Renewal Program has been given a recognition as the Katsina State Executive Council greenlit a budget of seventy-four point five billion naira for the implementation of nine new road projects within the state capital.
The initiative aims to enhance urban infrastructure and foster improved business activities across the city.
This revelation was made to journalists by the State Commissioner of Works, Housing, and Transport, Engineer Sani Magaji Ingawa during a press conference held in Katsina.
In a statement dated 29th, January, 2024 signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the council, the commissioner said,
“following the inaugural session of the
“The projects, slated under Governor Dikko Radda’s Urban Renewal Program, have been contracted to the Chinese company CCECC, with an anticipated completion timeline of two years.
Among the nine roads earmarked for development include:
1. Construction of the eastern bypass, stretching from Dutsinma Road, Kano Road, passing through Daura Road, and terminating at Yandaki Village in Kaita Local Government.
2. Dualisation of roads from Katsina Central Mosque through Kofar Marusa, terminating at WTC Roundabout, and another from Yandaki-Shinkafi to Kofar Sauri, and Airport Junction to the proposed bypass along Daura Road.
3. Extension of dualisation from Barhim Estate to the proposed bypass along Mani Road, and from Water Board Roundabout through Kofar Sauri to Katsina Central Mosque.
4. Construction starting from Rafin Dadi through KTSTA Roundabout to Batsari Roundabout, Central Police Station to Kofar Yandaka, and Central Police Station to Kofar Kaura underpass.
The Commissioner emphasized that two of the nine roads will be prioritized in the first phase, along with the Kofar Soro to Kofar Guga road approved by the previous administration, at a cost of thirty-eight billion naira. The first phase roads include the eastern bypass from Umaru Musa Yaradua University (UMYU) to Yandaki and Central Mosque-Kiddies to WTC Roundabout.
The commencement of the project is scheduled for February. In ensuring financial transparency, Bashir Tanimu Gambo, the State Commissioner of Finance, assured that the state government is financially equipped to mobilize the construction firm promptly. An agreement between the state government and the construction firm will be signed to prevent variations in the project scope.
Dr. Faisal Umar Kaita, the Katsina State Commissioner of Lands and Survey, also announced that the government is contemplating cluster arrangements at the Fatima Baika Central Market in Katsina to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
The state government reaffirms its commitment to preserving historical landmarks during project execution. The statement emphasized.
