Sokoto Govt Approves Multi-billion Naira Projects, Terminates Abandoned Contracts

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The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved major infrastructural projects, the renovation of nine general hospitals, continuation of strategic road works, establishment of a livestock services centre, and the termination of abandoned market renovation contracts.

The approvals were announced on Wednesday after the Council’s meeting, where key commissioners briefed journalists on the resolutions.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Wurno, said contracts for the rehabilitation of nine hospitals across the state have been awarded at a combined cost of several billions of naira.

The projects, he noted, must be executed within six months, with strict enforcement of timelines and penalties for violations. The hospitals approved for renovation include General Hospital Silame, General Hospital Wamakko, General Hospital Binji, and General Hospital Kware, among others.

In addition to the hospital renovations, the Council approved the continuation of the Tesha–Illela to Mure road project, inherited from the previous administration. The road will be completed at an additional cost of N2,408,650,375.00, with the original contractor retained to ensure timely delivery.

Furthermore, the Council approved the establishment of a Livestock Services Centre at Huchi, Wamakko Local Government Area. The centre will provide veterinary services, training in animal husbandry, and youth empowerment. The project, valued at N394,775,325.00, is expected to be completed within four months.

The Council also directed the Sokoto Investment Company to pay the few eligible contractors, recover funds from defaulters, and prosecute firms that fail to refund. The abandoned contracts will be re-awarded to credible companies for immediate completion.

The commissioners stressed that all decisions were taken in the best interest of the people of Sokoto. “We will not accept contract violations, delays, or negligence. Every project must be delivered within the stipulated time frame,” they warned.

The approvals demonstrate the state government’s commitment to improving the lives of its citizens and driving economic growth through strategic investments in infrastructure and agriculture.