Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has laid the foundation of a N15 billion three-layer interchange bridge at Kofar Dan’agundi in Kano metropolis as part of his 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 the status of a mega-city.
Recall that Governor Yusuf in December 2023 awarded the multi-billion naira project to CCG Nigeria Limited with completion period of 18 months. The project was awarded alongside another high impact interchange bridge at Talidu roundabout also in the city centre, to ease traffic congestion.
“We have created fordable alternative routes and motorists are expected to comply with rules for safety and allow the project operation to run smoothly,” he said.
Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State (left) and Project Manager, CGC Nigeria Limited Mr. Gee Wang during the foundation laying of N15 billion three-layer inter change bridge at Kofar Dan’agundi in Kano on Sunday
Gov. Abba Kabir also laid the foundation of a similar project at Tal’udu roundabout worth N12 billion, which was initially awarded same time with the three-layer overpass, underpass and surface layer roads.
In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, infrastructure development is a critical area of the present administration where Gov. Yusuf have allocated more resources apart from the education sector.
Responding after the foundation laying ceremony, the Project Manager CGC Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gee Wang, and the Commissioner for Works and Housing, Marwan Ahmad, said in separate addresses that the project will be completed within the time frame.