Bauchi Gov. Praises Contractors Despite unexpected Project Inspection
By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has paid an unexpected visit to inspect some ongoing road rehabilitation projects at Lanzai and Konkiyel communities of Darazo Local Government Area.
The roads recently washed away following a heavy downpour, is causing transportation challenges to commuters traveling along Bauchi to Maiduguri road as wel as other local government areas of the state.
Inspecting the level of progress made by the contracting firm, Governor Bala Mohammed said although it is a Federal Road, his administration would shoulder the responsibility without demanding refund from federal ministry of works noting that timely completion would allow smooth business operations within and outside the state.
He expressed satisfaction with quality of the work being done which according to him is inline with the contractual agreements.
Governor Bala Mohammed said the commitment shown by the contractors indicated that the projects would be done within the timeframe of three weeks.
Our correspondents Isiyaka Ismail Wunti reports that Governor Bala Mohammed used the opportunity to inspect the projects while returning from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital where he took part of the 8th meeting of Northeast Governors Forum NEGF.
