The Zamfara State Executive Council, under the leadership of the Executive Governor, His Excellency Dauda Lawal, the Rescue Commander, has approved the award of contract for the construction of the 53-kilometre Gusau–Jauri–Dogon Kade–Nasarawar Mailayi–Nasarawar Godel Road.
A statement signed by. Hon. Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Information and Culture, Zamfara State said the approval was given at the Council meeting held on 5th October, 2026, following consideration of a memorandum presented by the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure.
The Council also ratified the earlier approval granted by His Excellency, the Executive Governor.
Following the evaluation conducted by the Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee, CCECC Nigeria Limited emerged as the Lowest Evaluated Responsive Bidder, with an evaluated contract sum of ₦70,896,387,618.50. The recommendation was subsequently approved by the Ministry’s Tenders Board.
The project has an 18- month completion period and comprises a 7.3-metre-wide carriageway with 1.5-metre shoulders on each side, a 40mm wearing course, three major bridges, box, pipe and triple-cell culverts, road furniture, traffic signs and road markings, as well as all ancillary works required for the completion and commissioning of the road.
Upon completion, the road is expected to:
– Improve road connectivity between Gusau and communities along the corridor;
– Facilitate the movement of agricultural produce and other goods to markets;
– Improve access to healthcare, education and other essential services;
– Support security operations and enhance mobility and response within the corridor;
– Stimulate commercial and economic activities in the benefiting communities; and
– Reduce travel time and vehicle operating costs.
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The approval underscores Governor Dauda Lawal’s commitment to the Rescue Mission of Zamfara State by improving road infrastructure, strengthening connectivity, securing lives and opening up markets and opportunities for the people.
The State Government calls on the contractor to deliver the project to the required quality standards and within the agreed timeframe, while assuring the public that the project will be closely supervised to ensure compliance with specifications and value for money.