The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved over N919 million for the extension of the House of Assembly Complex, Yola.
The contract has been awarded to Messrs Farassociate Nigeria Limited, with a completion timeline of seven months.
The project, which was originally awarded in 2007 but later abandoned, has been revived by the present administration under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who deemed its completion a priority.
This was disclosed by the commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Iliya James, shortly after the council meeting chaired by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri yesterday.
Mr. James further revealed that the council also approved N369 million for the renovation, remodeling, and automation of the main entrance gate of the Government House, Yola.
He revealed that the contract for this project was awarded to Messrs Timeless Dizing Limited, which he commended for its capacity to deliver a state-of-the-art facility.
He used the occasion to caution residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer zones during the rainy season for their own safety and the protection of their property.
In his contribution, the commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Pirambe, highlighted that remodelling and renovation efforts across the state are aligned with Governor Fintiri administration’s urban renewal agenda.
He noted that several government facilities including Barde Lodge and Gambo Lodge in the Government House, Yola among others are undergoing significant renovations and are taking on a new and modern appearance.
The commissioner for Rural Infrastructure, Mr. Titus Solomon, provided updates on the NYSC–Labondo–Borong road project.
He said the contract was awarded and the contractor mobilised in the first quarter of 2024, adding, however, that due to current economic realities, a holistic assessment of the work done so far is required.
To this end, Mr Titus said the council has set up a committee to evaluate the project and consider a possible review of the contract sum in line with the present market value of construction materials, ensuring the project’s completion.
He added that the committee will also assess the Gereng-Borong road, which is often submerged during flooding as according to him the area is considered a waterlogged zone, and any construction must address this challenge comprehensively.
Meanwhile, the council has commiserated with the family of the late Professor Jibril Aminu, praying for the repose of his soul and for God to grant the family the strength to bear the loss.
