Lawal Approves Construction Of 108KM Magami – Dansadau Road

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has approved the construction of 108km Magami to Dansadau road.

The road construction was approved by the Governor during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House chamber in Gusau.

The construction of the Magami – Dansadau road which is expected to be completed within eighteen months becomes necessary considering the security nature of the area.

A statement from the spokesperson for to the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the construction of the road is for immediate action to address security concerns and prioritize the well-being of the people in the area.

The statement further adds that other important issues such as the 2024 appropriation budget were discussed at the meeting.

The construction of 108-kilometer road from Magami – Dansadau as captured in the 2024 Budget, has made significant progress in which the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure obtained the Executive Governor’s consent to commence the due process for the award of contract and authorization and Certificate of no objection from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).

The Contract was awarded to Dantata and Sawoe Construction Co. Ltd, being the lowest responsive bidder and shortest contract duration of 18 months at the cost of N81,189,223,505.73.”

The major scopes of works outlined for the project are clearance to the limit of the construction area, total scarification of the existing deteriorated surface, removal of unsuitable material and replacement with approved quality material, provision of filter material at identified locations, provision of approved laterite fill to makeup levels, provision of different types of hydraulic structures including reinforced concrete drainages at identified locations and provisions of access cover slabs.

Residents of Magami and Dansadau axis have continued to suffer attacks from armed bandits especially on highways as a result of bad conditions of the road.