The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved over ₦1.2 billion for the execution of key infrastructure projects aimed at advancing the state’s urban renewal and development agenda.
The approvals were made during the Council’s 10th meeting of the year, held on Wednesday and presided over by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
A major highlight of the meeting was the endorsement of over ₦919 million for the extension of the House of Assembly Complex in Yola. The contract was awarded to Messrs Farassociate Nigeria Limited, with a seven-month deadline for completion.
The project, which was initially awarded in 2007 but later abandoned, has been revived by the current administration. Governor Fintiri’s government has prioritized its completion as part of efforts to strengthen legislative infrastructure in the state.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Iliya James, also announced the approval of ₦369 million for the renovation, remodeling, and automation of the main entrance gate of the Government House, Yola.
The contract, according to him, was awarded to Messrs Timeless Dizing Limited, which the Council praised for its capacity and performance record.
James also advised residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer locations as the rainy season sets in, stressing the importance of taking precautionary measures to protect lives and property.
Further elaborating on ongoing infrastructure efforts, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Abdullahi Pirambe, said the state is undertaking significant renovation works at several government facilities, including Barde Lodge and Gambo Lodge in the Government House. These efforts, he noted, are in line with the administration’s broader urban modernization objectives.
In another development, Commissioner for Rural Infrastructure, Mr. Titus Solomon, provided updates on the NYSC–Labondo–Borong road project. He stated that although the contract was awarded and mobilization occurred in the first quarter of 2024, the project is undergoing review due to current economic challenges and fluctuations in the cost of construction materials.
To address this, the Council has established a committee to evaluate the progress of the project and recommend a potential revision of the contract sum in line with prevailing market conditions. The committee will also assess the Gereng–Borong road, which frequently experiences flooding, to develop comprehensive engineering solutions tailored to its waterlogged terrain.