Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo Embarks On Construction Of New International Market

By Abubakar Suleman

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo has embarked on the construction of the Lokoja new Ultra Modern Market at the state capital, handed over the site to a construction firm, Sazaz Acres Biloque Company, (SABC) Limited.

The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Taiye Abanika who accompanied the Commissioner For works, Engr. Muhammed Yusuf, said the need for the new market was in line with the determination of the governor to urbanize the state and make it more friendly to investment.

According to him, “the project would be executed on 15 hecters of land, and expected to be completed within 36 months”,he said.

According to him, “We have done due diligence on the company, to determine their capability and we found them capable. I therefore encouraged them to do a quality job in line with the specification contained in the contract papers

In his own part, the Commissioner of works, Engr. Muhammed Ahovi Yusuf, charged the company to do quality job by adhering strictly to the drawings and specification as contained in the Bill of quantity, warning that the government will not condone any substandard job

He noted that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is committed to the urbanization of the state and opening up of the rural areas and bring Dr envelopment closer to the people.

Speaking after the hand over of the contract documents, the construction company promised to adhere strictly to the contractual agreement and do a quality job.

Also speaking on the project, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the project is the last leg of the Lokoja Urban Renewal Project (LURP).

According to him, the administration of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo is committed to ensuring that Lokoja looks like a 21st century State capital.

“Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is committed to ensuring that we have a capital city that is safe, beautiful and ready for business.