From El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
Governor Nasir Idria of Kebbi State has approved the sum of N2.9b for the upgrade and modernization of Birnin Kebbi central Motor Park after twent-five years of total dilapidation to AMIJAPP Nigeria Limited and expected to be completed in the next twelve months.
The signing ceremony was carried out by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Farouk in Birnin Kebbi by assuring the people of state of a quality job which would mark total departure from the previous substandard projects executed in the past.
Amongst the features of the modernization, the commissioner disclosed that asphalt would be provided, besides putting in place perimeter fence, gates, stalls, offices for the NURTW as well as open gallery and restaurant amongst many others.
Engr Farouk pointed out that critiques of the Kauran Gwandu led administration had been put to shame because the Governor within few months in office had taken the state to the bigger heights and with the new motor park project which was a gateway to the state, Governor Idris remained a dependable leader.
Speaking shortly after the ceremony the State Chairman National Union of Road Transport Workers, Atiku Aliyu Mai Mai Gwandu said the union was grateful to the state government for coming to their aid because they would soon be amongst the league of unions with befitting motorparks.
Also speaking, the Managing Director, Salami Pius Aminu said his company would use its expertise and experience to put in place a standard motor park that will stand the test of time beside completing the project within the stipulated time specified in the terms of contract
