The Federal Government has given a 14-month deadline to Infiouest Construction Company to ensure the completion of the reconstruction of section two of the N777bn worth Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Road.
The project was awarded to Infiouest at a cost of N525bn following the revocation of the initial contract awarded to Julius Berger Plc, after disagreements with the government over cost variation.
The deadline was announced by the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi during the flag-off of section two of the project at Jere, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna.
The project is designed to be completed with concrete reinforcement pavement and is expected to be delivered in record time.
The minister praised the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his support for the federal government’s efforts in ensuring the timely completion of the project, adding that the 700-kilometre Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road would reduce the rate of accidents and heavy traffic when completed.
“Under you (Kaduna governor), these 700 kilometres of roads will be completed, courtesy of our dear president. Not only will it be completed, but it will be completed in concrete-reinforced pavements.
“And we had sections 1, 2, 3. Section 1 is in Abuja, Nigeria, and Section 3 is in Kano. Substantially, the Kano section between Zaria and Kano has been completed by Julius Berger. And so the entire road, 350, was the 240 kilometres completed by Julius Berger,” Umahi said.
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