Zamfara State Government has concluded arrangements to award a contract for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Gusau-Dansadau-Birnin Gwari border road to China Zhonghao Nigeria Limited.
This was made known by the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State who is also Chairman, Finance and General Purpose Committee, Mallam Ibrahim Wakkala Muhammad while answering questions from journalists immediately after the FGPC meeting at his office yesterday.
Muhammad who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Malaman Gusau said the FGPC has deliberated and agreed to award the total renovation and the reconstruction of 132.7 kilo metre road from Gusau – Dansadau – Birnin Gwari border in order to address the security situation in the area while also improving the economic activities of the inhabitants of the area.
He added that the road will link Zamfara State with neighboring Kaduna, Niger and Kebbi States.
Wakkala further stated that the contract will be awarded as soon as contractual agreements are concluded between Zamfara State Government and the Construction Company.
The meeting was attended by the officials of China Zhonghao Nigeria Limited and all the committee members.