Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Monday pledged his commitment of fulfilling his campaign promises by providing quality leadership and services to the people of the state against all odds.
The Governor stated this in Karu while inspecting ongoing projects in the western part of the state ahead of his one year anniversary in office.
He said despite the COVID-19 pandemic, he will not relent in his desire and determination to fulfil his promise to the people of the state.
Governor Sule noted that it is regrettable that the restrictions caused as a result of the outbreak of the pandemic have slowed down government desire to showcase its achievements within one year of his administration in office.
The projects inspected include Ultra-modern Karu Bus Terminal awarded in December last year at the cost of N1.9bn with a complete duration of one year, Flag-off of 25 kilometres Mararaba Udege road in Nasarawa LG, Flag-off of the construction of Keffi square/neighbourhood market.
Others include commissioning of classrooms built by keystone bank plc at Government Girls Secondary School, Garaku among others in the western zone.
Governor Sule who was accompanied by his deputy, Dr Emmanuel Akabe and other top government functionaries has expressed satisfaction with the quality and standard of work done so far on the project.
Sule, however, charged the contractor to increase the pace of work in order to regain the lost ground due to COVID-19 lockdown in the state.
ALSO READ: Kenya’s COVID-19 tally rises to 1,286
According to him, ” the bus terminal building is a prime project for this administration and it is located in a very key area, now what we have to do is to expedite to ensure that we regain the lost ground due to COVID-19 lockdown.
“I am more interested in the quality of work at the moment, you know we have set a certain standard and I strongly believe that project is meeting our set standard.”
“It is a major project for us, that is the reason we are doing the best we can to ensure that it meets the set standard and quality,” he said.
Earlier, Arc. Shehu Tukur of Canonic Associates, the consultancy firm for the project, said the terminal bus was designed and built with 900- vehicles parking capacity.
He added that the work has reached 30 per cent so far while promising to complete it within one year stipulated time.
“We are given one year to complete and deliver this project if there is no other lockdown we should be able to complete it,” he said.
He said, aside the parking lots, the bus terminal would have accommodation for drivers, restaurants, toilets as well as a petrol station.
YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Buy and read digital replicas of your TRIBUNE titles by subscribing through E-VENDING
Pantami Used Armed Officers To Evict Our Staff, Abike Dabiri Alleges
The chairman, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has alleged that the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami used armed security men to eject NIDCOM from the offices which they occupied in the NCC building located at Mbora District… Read full story
Naira Set To Rally As CBN, ABCON Finalise BDCs’ Resumption Of Forex Sale
The naira is facing its greatest risk from the COVID-19 pandemic as currency speculators continue to make spurious demand for dollar with the hope of making good returns from the rising gaps between… Read full story
MONDAY LINE: Buhari’s Fifth May 29
MUHAMMADU Buhari’s first coming was from December 31, 1983 to August 27, 1985. It was a period of famine and pestilence; of queues for coins and corn and of lean liberty. His second coming will be five years old on Friday. Can he sit back and use his tongue to count his teeth? What has changed between his past… Read full story
China Tells US To Stop Wasting Time In Coronavirus Battle
The US should stop wasting time in its fight against the coronavirus and work with China to combat it, rather than spreading lies and attacking the country, the Chinese Government’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, said on Sunday. The Sino-US ties have nosedived since the outbreak of the new coronavirus… Read full story
The Continued Harassment Of Essential Workers
NOT a few Nigerians were miffed by the reports of arbitrary arrests and continued harassment of essential workers by the police immediately after the recent extension by the Federal Government of the partial lockdown and curfew imposed across the country to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Initially,many thought that the police operatives were at it again, acting outside their briefs for pecuniary gain… Read full story
Subsidy Removal: Those Who Can’t Fix Refineries Should Give Way ― NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that the Federal Government should not talk about; or contemplate fuel price increase; even as it stated that subsidy is a cover-up for inefficiency and corrupt in the system. The NLC gave this position, as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association… Read full story
The Looming Fiscal Crisis And The Wisdom Of Awolowo
In terms of financial wizardry and sheer genius in economic statecraft, the only master I bow to is the legendary sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. I believe he was an extraordinary statesman and an economic genius to boot. Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon once observed: “If you know of a man greater… Read full story
COVID-19: Curfew Now 8pm To 5am In Oyo
The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, on Sunday, relaxed the existing curfew imposed on the state in respect of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic to between 8 pm and 5 am. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Taiwo Adisa, confirmed that the decision was reached at the… Read full story
Adeboye Speaks On How Coronavirus Will End, Urges Nigerians Not To Panic
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on Sunday said only a big miracle would make the deadly coronavirus pandemic leave the world completely. Pastor Adeboye stated this on Sunday during a live broadcast to his members on Dove… Read full story
Southeast Governors Meet In Enugu, Explain Delay In Implementation Of Zonal Security Outfit
GOVERNORS of the Southeast geo-political zone on Sunday explained why they are foot-dragging on the commencement of their zonal security outfit, saying that the Inspector-General of Police is not keeping with the agreement they reached with him… Read full story
No Rift Between Makinde And I ― Oyo Deputy Governor
Contrary to speculation of a cold war between him and his boss, Oyo State Deputy Governor, Raufu Olaniyan, has said there is no rift whatsoever. Olaniyan described the relationship between him and Governor Seyi Makinde as “robust and cordial… Read full story
Buhari Tasks Farmers On Massive Food Production, Says ‘No Money For Food Importation’
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged Nigerian farmers on the need to embark on massive productive agricultural activities this farming season as Nigeria has no money for food importation. The president gave the challenge shortly after observing this year’s Eid prayer alongside members of… Read full story
and then