Gov. Buni flags off Construction of Third Modern Market, 16km road

Gov. Buni laying the foundation stone of Nguru Modern Market

By JOE Hemba, Damaturua

 For the third time in a roll, Gov.Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State today laid the foundation stone ceremony for the construction of another modern market at one of the major towns in the state, Nguru. 

IMPACTONLINENIGERIA reports  that the governor has performed similar ceremonies at Damaturu, the state capital and Gashua as well as a multi-million naira Trailer Transit Park at Potiskum, another commercial hub in the state. 

Recall that the governor during his 2019 campaign promises to the people was to construct modern markets in major cities across the state to ginger economic activities and boost the internally generated revenue of the state.

 Speaking at the ceremony today at Nguru, the headquarters of Nguru local government, the governor emphasized the commitment of his administration towards boosting the local economy of the people.

 “The significance of this occasion underscores the commitment of this administration towards boosting commerce and trade to enhance the local and state economy. we believe that one of the areas that can bring about rapid economic growth and development, is the provision of necessary infrastructure for our people to pursue their legitimate goals and means of livelihood,” Gov. Buni said.

 He noted that the new market will attract more traders to Nguru from outside that state which in the long run will impact positively on the economy of the state. 

He added that the new market will also create employment opportunity, create a positive impact on the local people and promote economic self-reliance on government. 

He called on the contractor to abide by the contract terms and specifications. 

The Nguru Modern Market was awarded to ADAF BML Nigeria Limited at a total cost of Two Billion, Six Hundred and Fourteen Million, Four Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Two Hundred Naira, Seven Kobo (N2,614,454,200.07k) with a completion period of 12 months. In addition, the sum of Two Hundred and Ninety-Eight Million, Three Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand, Four Hundred and Eighty-Five Naira, five kobo (N298,333,485.05k) has been approved for compensation of structures on the land for the proposed market and would soon be paid. 

Gov. Buni has also flagged off the construction of 16-kilometer Nguru-Bulanguwa Asphalt road and the construction of 3.2-kilometer township road with a corresponding 6.4 kilometer drainages. 

The contract work for the construction of the Nguru-Bulanguwa road has been awarded to Messrs Faris Construction Company Nig. Ltd at the cost of One Billion, Nine Hundred and Seventy-Three Million, Eight Hundred and Sixteen Thousand, Ten Naira Eighty-Six kobo {N1,973,816,010:86} with a completion period of 12 months.

 The contract for construction of the Nguru township road and drainage was awarded to Mother Cat Nigeria Limited at a total cost of Eight Hundred and Sixty-Three Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred and Six Naira, Seventy-Six kobo {N863,927,506.76k} with a completion period of six months.

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