The Yobe state Government under the administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni, has signed an N22.3 billion contract for the construction of a state-of-the-art FlyOver Bridge and UnderPass in Damaturu Main roundabout, marking a significant milestones in the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development.
A statement today, February 20, by Yusuf Ali, Senior Special Assistant, Digital and Strategic Communications to Governor Buni, said that the state Commissioner for Works, Engineer Umar Duddaye signed the contract on behalf of the state Government, while Engineer Habib Geojea signed the agreement on behalf of Merss Triacta Nigeria Limited, the contracting firm.
The statement quoted the Commissioner as saying that the the state government put much emphasis and priority to major infrastructural development, including the construction of roads, bridges, drainages and all other Civil Engineering works.
“The Fly Over Bridge and Underpass at Damaturu main roundabout will cost the sum of N22.3 billion with a completion period of 12 calendar months.
“Also, a contract for the construction of Damaturu-Gambir road has been signed between the Yobe state government and Merss Elegance Construction Nigeria Limited with a completion period of 9 dry months.”
The Commissioner said that Damaturu Metropolis would undergo a huge transformation through the construction of 23.5 kilometer roads and 27 kilometer of concrete line drain and resurfacing on all major roads in the state capital and that the project would begin in the second quarter of this year.
The Area Manager of Triacta Nigeria Limited who spoke on behalf of the Contractors pledged to deliver quality work base on the contractual agreement.
This came as residents of Damaturu expressed excitement over the project, describing it as a much-needed initiative to beautify the city and enhance its status as a state capital.
“This project is yet another feather in the cap of Governor Buni, whose administration continues to earn accolades for its transformative achievements in Yobe State,” the people stressed.
