Niger State Government to Construct 556km Road Infrastructure Project

Niger State Government has signed a contract agreement with a private consultancy firm for the construction of 556km of roads earmarked across the State.

The spokesperson of Governor Bologi Ibrahim in a statement said the signing of the agreement with BENIJ Nigeria Limited, took place at the Niger State Government Lodge, Abuja Nigeria’s Capital City on Friday, was in line with the Urban renewal policy of the state Government.

State Governor Umaru Bago who decried the infrastructural deficit especially roads in the State said, his administration is poised to significantly turn around the situation for the good of the people.

He expressed optimism that the roads when completed will attract investors and make business easy for them.

The Governor according to his spokesperson  explained that engaging the services of the consultancy firm was to ensure quality control and value for money hence the engagement of the services of the consulting firm

“The engagement with the BENIJ Construction is the first phase of the projects, said more road projects are expected to be carried out across the state,”  said Governor Bago.

The Lead Consultant, BENIJ Nigeria Limited, Olatunji Ajayi reassured Niger State Government of its full-fledged support in providing the much-needed expertise that will ensure quality is attained.

The Consultancy Firm is to come up with detailed designs for the projects within five weeks.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Hassan Etsu signed on behalf of the Niger state government while the Lead Consultant, BENIJ Nigeria Limited, Olatunji Ajayi signed for the firm.