The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has announced that the Federal Government has approved ₦19 billion for the resumption of work on the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road project, which has been abandoned for more than three years.
Barau disclosed this in a post on his verified Facebook page on Friday, noting that the approval is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises infrastructure development with direct benefits to communities.
According to him, the fresh approval followed a meeting in Abuja with the Deputy Managing Director of CGC Nigeria Limited, Lv Haiming, where outstanding issues delaying the project were resolved.
“I am pleased to announce that all arrangements have now been concluded, and the sum of ₦19 billion has been approved and awarded for the execution of the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road project,” Barau stated.
He added that construction activities, which had earlier slowed to a halt, would resume shortly, stressing that the contractor had been fully mobilised to return to the site.
Describing the road as a critical infrastructure linking several communities in Kano State and neighbouring areas, Barau said its completion would significantly enhance movement, accessibility and economic activities.
“The road is a vital link that will improve connectivity, boost commerce and enhance the well-being of our people,” he said.
The lawmaker reaffirmed his commitment to working with the Tinubu administration to ensure the timely completion of key projects that directly impact citizens, assuring residents of the affected communities of the Federal Government’s continued commitment to their development.
The Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road project was initially flagged off on June 11, 2021, as a dual carriageway from Kano to Dayi town in Katsina State at a cost of ₦62.7 billion. The project, spanning about 100 kilometres, was designed to ease transportation along the axis and facilitate the movement of agricultural produce from rural communities to markets across neighbouring states.
However, construction stalled more than three years ago due to funding challenges, prompting affected communities to threaten protests at the National Assembly over delays under the previous administration.
