The Executive Chairman of Zaria Local Government, Engr. Jamil Ahmad Muhammad (Jaga), yesterday embarked on an extensive inspection tour across five Local Government Areas in Zone 1 of Kaduna State ahead of the commissioning and groundbreaking ceremonies for various development projects facilitated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, GCON.
A statement signed by the SA New Media to the chairman Abdullahi Abubakar lawal said the inspection tour covered Kudan, Makarfi, Ikara, Kubau and Soba Local Government Areas, with projects spanning healthcare, education, technical and vocational training, and road infrastructure.
1. KUDAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
In Kudan Local Government Area, the Chairman inspected projects scheduled for commissioning and groundbreaking, including:
– Commissioning of a 20-bed hospital.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a block of 12 classrooms on a suspended floor, with toilets and offices.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a National Open University study centre.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a 1-kilometre township road.
2. MAKARFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
In Makarfi Local Government Area, the Chairman inspected projects ready for commissioning and groundbreaking, including:
– Commissioning of a 20-bed hospital.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of male and female hostels at Shehu Idris College of Health.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a block of 12 classrooms on a suspended floor, with toilets and offices.
– Groundbreaking for the comprehensive renovation of Government Technical College.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a 1-kilometre township road.
3. IKARA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
In Ikara Local Government Area, the Chairman inspected the following projects:
– Commissioning of a 20-bed hospital.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a block of 12 classrooms on a suspended floor, with toilets and offices.
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– Groundbreaking for the construction of a National Open University study centre.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a 1-kilometre township road.
4. KUBAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
In Kubau Local Government Area, the Chairman inspected the following development projects:
– Commissioning of a completed 20-bed hospital.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a block of 12 classrooms on a suspended floor, with toilets and offices.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a National Open University study centre.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a 1-kilometre township road.
5. SOBA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
The inspection tour concluded in Soba Local Government Area, where the Chairman inspected projects scheduled for commissioning and groundbreaking, including:
– Commissioning of a 20-bed hospital.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a block of 12 classrooms on a suspended floor, with toilets and offices.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a National Open University study centre.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of a 2-kilometre township road.
These interventions represent significant investments in the future of communities across Zone 1 of Kaduna State. Upon completion and commissioning, the projects are expected to improve access to healthcare, expand educational opportunities, strengthen technical and vocational education, and enhance road connectivity.
Engr. Muhammad Jamil Ahmad expressed his sincere appreciation to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, GCON, for facilitating these projects and demonstrating his commitment to grassroots development.
He also commended the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, for his leadership and continued commitment to the development of the state and the welfare of its citizens.
Furthermore, the Chairman expressed profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, noting that the Federal Government’s support for development initiatives remains essential to creating an enabling environment for projects of this nature.
He emphasized that collaboration among the Federal Government, the Kaduna State Government, elected representatives and other stakeholders is vital to accelerating development and delivering meaningful benefits to the people.
As preparations continue for the commissioning of completed projects and the commencement of new ones, Engr. Jamil Ahmad expressed optimism that these interventions would deliver lasting benefits to the people and contribute to the overall development of Kaduna State
