Connect with us

News

NASS Faults Julius Berger, Dantata ,Over Delay On Federal Roads

Published

6 years ago

on

Chairman House Committe on Works Engineer Abubakar Kabiru Abubakar making a remark

 

 

Disturbed by the slow pace of the Kano-Zaria-Kaduna-Abuja expressway, Kano-Maiduguri expressway, and Kano Western Bypass road, among others, the House of Representatives Committee on Works, lamented that the projects were poorly handled in terms of the speed at which they are going.

 

This was disclosed by the Chairman House Committee on Works, Honourable Engineer Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, when he and his Committee members paid a courtesy visit to Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Friday, late evening, at his office.

Dantata Foods, Cross River State to create jobs through Agribusiness

Advert

The Committee, according to the Chairman, was on their inspection tour to federal government projects under the Federal Ministry of Works, while showing the dissatisfaction of the Committee over the slow rate of all the projects visited, they vowed not to leave the lackadaisical attitude go unattended.

 

“Your Excellency it is sad to note that out of N155B for Kano-Abuja expressway, Julius Berger collected more than N70B, but the work done so far is not appreciable at all Sir. From Zuba to Kaduna Phase I, they did only 5 percent of 100km road,” he lamented.

 

Disclosing that, out of the total period given to them for the project, 26 months were gone already, “…what remains for them is only 9 months to come. Sir, we asked them if they had any challenge, they said there was no challenge. But just look at what they are doing now.”

 

“Your Excellency Kano-Abuja road is very important to our economy Sir. Apart from the economic aspect of the road, it is sad to also note that 2 to 5 people die on that road on a daily basis. We have to support President Muhammadu Buhari to save the lives of Nigerians,” he said.

 

He further lamented that, from the 70km from Kaduna to Zaria, only 11km was completed. Disclosing that, from Zaria to Kano only 11km was completed.

 

“For Dantata & Sawoe handling Kano Western Bypass only 30 – 40 percent is completed after collecting more than N20B,” he said.

 

They all commended Ganduje for the infrastructural development in the state. Insisting that, Kano has recently, becomes a beacon of hope and an exemplary political entity, that needs to be copied by other states of the federation.

 

In his remarks, Governor Ganduje said “Your oversight function is very important for the development of the nation as a whole. And without you visiting such sites you will not be able to understand what contractors are doing.”

 

In a statement by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary Abba Anwar said “The Kano-Maiduguri road expressway is over 10 years. So also Western Bypass. So also Katsina-Tsanyawa-Bichi-Kano expressway is also going at a very slow rate,” he said.

Related Topics:

News

ADC Reports Surge in Membership Following Kwankwaso’s Defection, Calls Him ‘Game Changer’

Published

5 hours ago

on

March 30, 2026

By

 

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially welcomed former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into its fold, touting his defection as a pivotal move that strengthens a growing coalition for political realignment in Nigeria.

In a statement released for immediate effect, the party described Kwankwaso as a “game-changer,” announcing that he has directed his network of supporters nationwide to join the ADC. According to the party, this call has already triggered a significant uptick in registrations on its online platform over the past 24 hours.

The ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, framed the defection as part of a broader recognition among Nigerians of the need for a credible political alternative. The statement emphasized Kwankwaso’s experience in governance, grassroots influence, and capacity to unify as assets to the party’s ambition to “rebuild Nigeria.”

Advert

Notably, the ADC highlighted the presence of several high-profile leaders at the defection event, including the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark; National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; and leading presidential aspirants such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, and Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi. Their attendance, the party stated, reflects a united front and growing momentum.

The party characterized the surge in online registrations as evidence that Nigerians are aligning with what it called a “different path forward.” In its appeal to Kwankwaso’s supporters and the broader public, the ADC positioned itself as a vehicle for restoring dignity, opportunity, and public trust in governance.

“Change does not happen by chance,” the statement concluded. “It happens when people come together with purpose.”

The development marks a significant realignment in Nigeria’s opposition political landscape, with the ADC seeking to position itself as a converging point for influential politicians and their followings ahead of future elections.

Continue Reading

News

Foreign Affairs Minister Resigns to Pursue Bauchi Governorship Election

Published

6 hours ago

on

March 30, 2026

By

 

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from his position in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pursue the governorship of Bauchi State in the 2027 election.

Tuggar submitted his resignation on Monday, in compliance with a presidential directive requiring all political appointees with electoral ambitions to vacate their posts by the March 31, 2026, deadline.

The directive, issued through the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, aligns with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It affects ministers, advisers, and heads of federal agencies intending to contest in the 2027 general elections.

Advert

Reports have it that his resignation positions him to seek the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Bauchi State gubernatorial race.

Tuggar’s entry is expected to significantly reshape the state’s political landscape, intensifying an already competitive contest for the APC nomination. His background as a career diplomat and serving minister is seen by political observers as a potential advantage, offering national visibility and extensive political networks.

With less than 24 hours remaining before the deadline, additional resignations from the Federal Executive Council are anticipated as other appointees move to formalize their electoral ambitions.

Continue Reading

News

Kwankwaso Officially Joins ADC

Published

10 hours ago

on

March 30, 2026

By

 

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress.

The former Minister of Defence also registered with the party and received his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano.

Advert

Present at the event include ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Senator Dino Melaye; and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, among others.

Continue Reading

Trending