From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
The Emir of Katsina State, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman has commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for awarding a contract for reconstruction of Mararaban Kankara, Katsina road.
Kabir, who spoke while receiving Vipan Global Resources Limited, a company handling the project noted that the reconstruction of the road will address reported accidents along the road due to its terrible condition.
He recalled that the road was reconstructed by the defuant Petroleum Trust Fund in 1997.
“l spoke at different fora on the need for reconsideration of the road given its economic importance, but our request was turndown ”he said.
He further said “Mararabar Kankara is an important road to us because it eases the movement of goods from Katsina to other states” he said.
The Emir explained that President Tinubu has demonstrated that he is a leader with listening ears.
He, however, called on President Tinubu to ensure the completion of the Katsina-Kano road project abandoned by the immediate past administration.
Earlier speaking, the Managing Director of the company Mr Doumd Ters said the company has already commenced work without collecting mobilisation fees.
Terms informed the Emir that about 1,000 indigenes of the state are engaged in construction work, assuring to execute quality work that will last longer.
He appeals to the people of the area to support the company for the smooth execution of the project.