AREWA GROUP DEMAND FGN TO RECONSIDER KATSINA KANKARA ROAD PROJECTS AWARDED



By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna

 The Arewa Coalition for Justice (ACJ) has clalled on President Ahmad Bola Tinubu to reconsidered Katsina Kankara road project awarded by federal government of Nigeria.

  They however pledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to prioritize infrastructural development across the nation in order to boost the economy and create employment opportunities. 

 The calls was made in statement read by the Secretary of the association, Malam Ibrahim Muhammad, while briefing the press men, held at Arewa House in Kaduna.

 According to the statement, the Katsina-Kankara-Dutsinma-Maraba Kankara road project, a strategic roadway spanning seven local government areas in Katsina State. 

 "it's one of the busiest road in the state, awarded thee contract for total repair in April this year. the coalition have also questioning why Cancel a Strategic Project? 

Why would the government cancel such an economically and socially beneficial project? The road was set to enhance economic prosperity in the north and provide numerous employment opportunities for the youth.

  The statement further drawn the attention With the implications of the Cancellation by Minister of Works, David Umahi, who canceled this project, appears to disregard the interests of the north and potentially President Tinubu. 

They however described the cancellation as deliberate attempt to create a rift between the president and the northern region.

 "The contract was awarded to VIPAN GLOBAL RESOURCES LIMITED, an indigenous contractor, following rigorous due diligence."

  "All necessary procedures were followed meticulously before awarding the contract. The road project was officially sanctioned on April 5, 2024, with Contract Number 8489, approved by the Bureau of Public Procurement and the Federal Executive Council (FEC)."

  The statement however noted that, "suspect the cancellation might be politically motivated, possibly targeting opposition figures linked to the contractor. 

 "The ministry’s reasons for the cancellation are not tenable, as there are projects with lesser budgetary provisions that were not canceled."  

 The group also appealed to President to allow the project to proceed in the interest of justice and fair play. We also call upon members of the National Assembly from the northwest to advocate for the reversal of this cancellation.

   The coalition urged president Tinubu to investigate all road projects awarded by Minister David Umahi and possibly redeploy or sack a minister like Umahi whose actions have the potential to scare investors away from Nigeria.

 "We urged the people of Katsina, particularly those in the affected communities, to remain patient and await the President's response. We trust in President Tinubu’s reputation as a listening leader.

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