By: John Bassey.
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has expressed satisfaction with the quality and progress of work on the ongoing construction of the 87-kilometre Koko-Dabai road.
The Governor made this known on Tuesday while inspecting various sections of the project on his way to Zuru. He stopped at the end points of each section awarded to the respective construction companies to assess the work done.
At the GNIC section, after receiving briefings from the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Muslim, and the Chinese site engineer, Mr. Chong G, Governor Idris commended the standard and pace of work, noting that he is impressed with the current level of progress.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality, assuring the contractors that funds would be disbursed promptly once the Ministry of Works and the Price Intelligence Unit certify the completed portions.
“This government does not make empty promises. What we say, we mean,” the Governor stated. “We have the funds for this project. If you need anything, let us know. But I will only release money after the relevant authorities have certified your work,” he emphasized.
Governor Idris reiterated his directive to all contractors to adhere strictly to specifications outlined in the contractual agreements.
He urged them to ignore distractions from critics who initially doubted the administration’s commitment to executing the project.
He added that the three companies handling the project are working diligently to meet the 18-month completion deadline.
At the Habib Engineering section, Civil Engineer Bisher Moushli assured the Governor that, God willing, the company would complete its portion on time.
Governor Idris described Habib Engineering as a trusted name in the construction industry, assuring the company of continued government support.
“You should ignore social media criticisms about delays, as long as you are working according to the terms and conditions of your agreement with the State Government,” the Governor told the engineer.
Governor Idris also visited the ZBCC section of the road project to assess ongoing work.
It may be recalled that the Governor flagged off the reconstruction of the Koko-Dabai road in January 2025, with an 18-month completion period. Under the project scope:
ZBCC is handling the 25-kilometre stretch from Dabai to GGC Mahuta, Habib Engineering is constructing the 25-kilometre section from GGC Mahuta to Marafa and GNIC is responsible for the 37-kilometre portion from Marafa to Koko.
