Kwanar Danja–Tsalle–Hadejia Road 75% Completed – Official

The federal government says work on Kwanar Danja–Tsalle–Hadejia Road has attained 75 per cent completion, with 79 Kilometres already reconstructed.

This is just as work on Kunya–Kanya–Babura–Babban Mutum Road has also reached 82 percent completion with 37 kilometres already rehabilitated.

The federal controller of Works (FCW), Jigawa State, Engr. Yusuf Mahmoud, disclosed this in Gumel during a tour of ongoing projects in the North West Zone, which concluded in Jigawa State

Mahmoud, in a statement by the director of Public Relations, Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed, said work is progressing on the reconstruction of the Kwanar Danja–Tsalle–Hadejia Road.

He said the project, executed by Gerawa Global Engineering (Nigeria) Plc, is a 117-kilometre reconstruction (Phase 1) awarded in February 2022.

He explained that the scope of work includes reconstruction of the existing carriageway, construction of lined drains, and installation of culverts to improve drainage, enhance road durability, and protect adjoining communities from flooding.

Mahmoud explained that although the project was initially scheduled for completion in February 2025, delays occurred due to challenges with advance payments and budgetary provisions.

He, however, noted that these issues have since been fully resolved, enabling the contractor to return to the site with renewed momentum.

“It has attained about 75 per cent completion, with nearly 79 kilometres already reconstructed. Construction is ongoing simultaneously from the Gumel and Hadejia ends, with two teams (gangs) deployed to fast-track delivery,” he stated.

The company’s project manager, Engr. Ibrahim Abubakar, confirmed that the company has mobilised extensive equipment, multiple asphalt plants, and deployed more personnel along the remaining alignments to accelerate completion.

“With all challenges being surmounted, we are working with two construction gangs from both ends of the road. Our target is to complete the project before December 2026, ahead of the revised completion date of February 2027,” he confirmed.

He further assured a cordial relationship with host communities, explaining that temporary work stoppages during peak rainy periods were unavoidable due to safety and technical considerations.

The chairman, Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Gumel Branch, Salisu Muhammed, alongside another stakeholder, Mas’ud Usman, expressed satisfaction with the work, noting that travel time and cost of transportation, as well as vehicle maintenance, have significantly reduced compared to the previous condition of the road.

They commended the present administration for its commitment to road infrastructure development.