From MG Gazali
Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to sustaining the execution of laudable, people-oriented projects across the 23 local government areas of the state.
The Governor gave the assurance during an inspection of the ongoing construction work at the Gada Central Jumu’at Mosque in Gada Local Government Area.
Dr. Aliyu said his administration remains focused on initiating and completing projects that will positively impact the lives of citizens, stressing that governance must translate into tangible development at the grassroots.
Aliyu expressed satisfaction with the quality and speed of work on the mosque project and commended the contractor for adhering to specifications.
He, however ,urged the contractor to maintain the tempo to ensure timely completion, adding that the state government will continue to monitor projects closely to guarantee value for money.
He appreciated the support and prayers of residents of Gada Local Government Area and assured them that his government will not relent in fulfilling its campaign promises.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Religious Affairs, Dr. Sani Labaran, briefed the Governor on the project.
He explained that the project was initially awarded in 2012 to Messers Abu Kure at a cost of ₦200 million and reviewed further to ₦249 million in March 2014.
However, due to the escalation in the cost of building materials, the contractor sought a further review of the project, but it was not approved by the administration of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, which led to the abandonment of the project.
He explained that the project was re-awarded by the present administration to Alhaji Aminu Kure at a cost of ₦210,496,451.20 on May 22, 2025, and has now reached 75% completion.
The contractor, Alhaji Aminu Kure, assured Governor Aliyu and the people of Gada that the work will be completed before the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fast.
He said all necessary arrangements have been made to accelerate the pace of work without compromising quality and standards.
Kure further disclosed that the project is being executed in line with approved specifications and modern architectural designs that will provide a conducive environment for worshippers.
