Sokoto: Gov Aliyu directs contractor to go back to site or face revocation

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has directed the ZBCC contracting firm handling the construction of the Gandi road project, awarded by his administration, to return to the site or face revocation.

He gave the directive when he paid an unscheduled visit to the project site on Sunday morning to assess the level of work done.

Dr Aliyu expressed dismay over the absence of men and machinery at the site, which he described as unusual for contractors handling projects.

The Governor added that the road project was awarded two months ago, and yet not much progress has been made at the site.

“We have since given the contractor mobilization fees for him to adequately mobilize to the site.

“I’m not impressed with what I have seen here because I was expecting much more than what has been done.

“I have said it before, and let me say it again that my administration will not accept any substandard project from any contractor.

“I hereby direct the contractor to quickly come back to the site and complete the project within the stipulated period or face dire consequences,” he added.

Gov. Aliyu reassured the people of the state of his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the execution of qualitative projects across the state.

He further appealed to people in the state to continue to support the present administration in its effort to deliver on its campaign promises.

In the same vein, Governor Aliyu paid a similar visit to the Bodinga road project also being handled by the ZBCC firm.

He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work being executed by the contractor.

“I’m very much impressed with the quality of work done here. I expect the same commitment on the other project I have visited before this.

“I also commend the contractor for the speed at which the work is moving here; it’s very good,” Aliyu averred.

The governor expressed confidence that the township road projects awarded by his administration are aimed at improving not only the socio-economic activities of the people of the state but also beautifying Sokoto city.

A statement by his media aide, Abubakar Bawa, said the governor called on the people of the state, especially the metropolitan areas where road projects are being carried out, to always cooperate with the contracting firms for them to execute quality projects.