The Jigawa State government has officially opened the tender for the renovation of the State Secretariat Complex Phase II, which includes Block C, Block D, and Ahmadu Bello Hall.
Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, the state head of the Civil Service, declared the bid open, emphasising that this project aims to significantly enhance the working environment for civil servants.
Represented by Alhaji Muhammad Yahaya Jabo, the permanent secretary for establishment and service matters, Dagaceri stated, “This renovation aligns with the commitment of Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s administration to create a conducive working environment for all state workers.”
He noted that the state government had previously awarded the contract for the renovation of Blocks A and B, which is now in the completion stage.
The secretariat’s ongoing renovation is part of Governor Namadi’s 12-point agenda and is already yielding positive results,” the head of service added.
Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri highlighted several initiatives that Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has implemented since taking office, all aimed at improving the welfare of civil servants. These initiatives include the implementation of a new national minimum wage of N70,000, timely payment of gratuities and pensions, and a commitment to ensure that salaries are disbursed on or before the 25th of each month. Furthermore, the government has established palliative shops and N3 billion agricultural loans to support its dedicated workforce.
Dagaceri called upon the successful contractor to ensure the timely completion of the renovation project in accordance with the contractual agreement.
In his remarks, Professor Kasim Muhammad, the director general of the Due Process and Project Monitoring Bureau, assured that the contractor selection process would be transparent, fair, and just.
The director general, represented by Engineer Shu’aibu Ali, explained that the contract process is open and competitive, fully complying with the Jigawa State Due Process Law as amended.
Responding on behalf of the bidders, Shu’aibu Muhammad, a representative of Space-growth Nigeria Ltd, expressed satisfaction with the bidding process, describing it as hitch-free.
