Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has approved N4.8 billion for the construction of an ultra-modern central motor park in Gusau, the state capital, as part of his ongoing urban renewal projects in the state.
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The governor gave his approval on Wednesday at the Executive Council Meeting held in Gusau.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the contract was awarded to Fieldmark Construction Ltd.
The governor said the construction of the park was a crucial component of the state’s Urban Renewal Programme and would significantly enhance the state’s transport infrastructure and service delivery.
“The project is to be jointly funded by the Ministry for Local Government and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Tourism, while the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure will supervise the execution of the project.
“The Ministry of Works has already designed and developed an in-house bill for the project and submitted it to the State Bureau of Public Procurement.
“The projects to include the following components such as the construction of offices, fire station, guest lodges, clinic, the police station, creation of a warehouse, installation of a POS centre, and establishment of a mechanical centre and the car wash among others,” Lawal explained.
