Zaria - Pambegua Road Rehabilitation

Let me draw the attention of Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, over the snail speed and poor execution of road rehabilitation from Zaria to Pambegua awarded to the Proportion Construction and Dredge Works Limited. The rehabilitation of the road which was awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing since 2017 has become an eyesore. It was reported that the contractor handling the project has collected over one billion naira but cannot cover up to three kilometers. Even from Zaria where the works commenced, one could notice potholes dotting the newly rehabilitated portion of the road. The drainage system has been poorly constructed due to workmanship problems.

The poor condition of road has led to the death of many commuters who ply the road on daily basis. It is sad to note that the road has become a death trap while men of underworld men have taken over, extorting or carrying their nefarious activities with relative ease. The millions naira questions begging for answers from the affected communities which are subjected to all manner of hardship are: Is the federal ministry of works aware about the level and quality of work being done? Does the company awarded the contract possess the relevant technical experience to execute the contract? I think the federal comptroller of road or minister of works should mobilise his men and visit the site. From the rehabilitation done, it is clear the company that is handling the project lacks the expertise to do the job. Ibrahim Mustapha, Pambegua, Kaduna State