Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has received a delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and Mota-Engil Nigeria ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kano Light Rail Project.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to the statement, the delegation, led by Dr Armstrong Takang of MOFI and the Chairman of Mota-Engil Nigeria, Mr Kola Karim, met with the governor in Abuja to review preparations for the commencement of the project.
The delegation briefed Yusuf on the level of readiness for the groundbreaking ceremony and the next phase of implementation.
The statement noted that the Kano Light Rail Project, approved by President Bola Tinubu at a contract sum of N1.05 trillion, is expected to transform urban transportation in the state by improving connectivity, reducing traffic congestion and stimulating economic activities.
Yusuf reaffirmed the Kano State Government’s commitment to working closely with the Federal Government and the contractors to ensure the successful execution of the project.
He described the light rail initiative as a strategic investment that would reinforce Kano’s status as the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria while providing residents with a modern, safe and efficient mass transit system.
The governor also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for approving the project and commended the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Rep. Abubakar Bichi, for providing the legislative backing that facilitated its implementation.
source: NAN
