The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has revoked the contract to construct a five-kilometer road in Garko Local Government Area due to the contractor’s alleged failure to mobilize to the site.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, this development was contained in a statement issued in Kano by the Director-General of Media and Publicity to the Governor, Sanusi Tofa, and made available on Monday.

Tofa quoted the governor as having assured the people of the LGA that “a new and reliable contractor will be appointed within the next few days” to ensure the project’s timely completion.

“The governor also expressed commitment to establishing a modern health facility in Garko Town to bring healthcare services closer to the people.

“He expressed gratitude for the continued support from the local community and reiterated his administration’s determination to maintain the momentum of progress,” the statement added.

It also reported that the governor conducted an on-site assessment of the Kafinchiri Irrigation Project in the locality.

“He said the initiative was under the state’s agricultural transformation drive.

“He explained that the project, valued at ₦2.5 billion, is aimed at bolstering all-year-round farming, enhancing food security, and driving economic growth in the state.

“He emphasized the significance of the project, saying that it was a vital component of his administration’s efforts to promote continuous agricultural production in the state,” Tofa further stated.

He also quoted the governor as having urged the residents of Garko and its environs to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the project to improve their socio-economic conditions and contribute to the state’s overall development.