By Rabiu Sanusi
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has on Sunday layed a N15 billion three layer Interchange bridge at Kofar Dan’agundi in Kano metropolis as part of vision to enhance traffic flow in the ancient city.
The governor who visited the project site on Sunday in company of some cabinet members, affirmed his administration’s eyesight to transform the city centre to status of a mega city.
Triumph recall that Governor Abba Yusuf in December, 2023, awarded the multi-billion naira project to CCG Nigeria Limited with completion period of eighteen months.
” The multiple projects was awarded along side another high impact interchange bridge at Talidu roundabout also in the city centre, to ease traffic congess.
“We have created fordable alternative routes and motorists are expected to comply with rules for safety and allow the project operation to run smoothly.”
The Governor also layed the foundation of a similar project at Tal’udu roundabout worth 12 billion naira which was initially awarded same time with three layer overpass, underpass and surface layer roads.
He added that the Infrastructure development is a critical area of the present administration where Gov. abba Kanoallocate more resources apart from the education sector.
In their responses after the foundation laying ceremony, The Project Manager CGC Nigeria Limited Mr. Gee Wang and the commissioner of works and housing Engr. Marwan Ahmad said in a saparate addresses that the project will be completed within the time frame.