KEBBI State governor, Comrade Dr. NasirIdris, has approved the sum of N2.9 billion for the rehabilitation and modernization of Birnin Kebbi Central Motor Park, awarded to AMIJAPP Nigeria Limited at the cost of N2.9 billion.
The project document was signed last weekend in BirninKebbi by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruk, and the managing director of the company, Mr. Salami Pius Aminu.
The commissioner at a signing ceremony assured the people of state of quality job which he said would be a marked departure from the previous administration’s substandard projects executed in the past.
Amongst the features of the modernization, the commissioner disclosed that asphalt would be provided, beside the provision of perimeter fence, gates, stalls, offices for the NURTW as well as open gallery and restaurant, among other facilities.
Speaking shortly after the ceremony, the chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in the state, AtikuAliyu Mai MaiGwandu, said the union was grateful to the state government for coming to their aid because they would soon be amongst the league of unions with befitting motor parks.
Also speaking, the managing director, Salami Pius Aminu, said his company would use its expertise and experience to put in place a standard motor park that would stand the test of time, beside completing the project within the stipulated time specified in the terms of contract.
The project is expected to be completed in 12 months.
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